Mali Name Popularity and Statistics
Mali is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mali?
Mali is spelled M-A-L-I. The name has 4 letters.
Mali Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,903
Recorded Births37
Rank#8,910
Recorded Births8
- Girls usage fell 328 places to #3,903 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 598 places to #8,910 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mali Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 37 | #3,903 |
| 2025 | Boys | 8 | #8,910 |
| 2024 | Girls | 43 | #3,575 |
| 2024 | Boys | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2023 | Girls | 59 | #2,852 |
| 2023 | Boys | 9 | #8,255 |
| 2022 | Girls | 46 | #3,416 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2021 | Girls | 48 | #3,297 |
| 2021 | Boys | 11 | #7,089 |
| 2020 | Girls | 49 | #3,179 |
| 2019 | Girls | 64 | #2,681 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Girls | 32 | #4,357 |
| 2017 | Girls | 44 | #3,479 |
| 2016 | Girls | 37 | #3,996 |
| 2015 | Girls | 41 | #3,705 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5 | #12,086 |
| 2014 | Girls | 52 | #3,137 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Girls | 43 | #3,573 |
| 2012 | Girls | 48 | #3,364 |
| 2011 | Girls | 48 | #3,350 |
| 2010 | Girls | 42 | #3,689 |
When Was Mali Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Girls
65 recorded births
National rank #2,773
2019 · Girls
64 recorded births
National rank #2,681
2023 · Girls
59 recorded births
National rank #2,852
2003 · Girls
55 recorded births
National rank #2,800
Where Mali Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #2,075 | 5 |