Cali Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
2% Masculine / 98% Feminine
Meaning:
Cali is a modern American name believed to be inspired by the state of California or the Hindu goddess Kali.
Meaning of the Name Cali
Cali is a modern American name believed to have originated as a shortened form of the name California. It is thought to be inspired by the sunny and vibrant state, often associated with a relaxed and carefree lifestyle. The name Cali can also be seen as a variation of the name Kali, a Hindu goddess of destruction and transformation.
Popularity of the Name Cali
The popularity for the name Cali peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 1,661 births, which ranked number 428 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Cali had the most female births in 2014 with 1,661, which ranked number 202 out of 19,224 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2020 with 51, which ranked number 2,499 out of 14,032 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Cali has declined over the last ten years from 954 births to 865 births, a decline of -9.33%. Among males, Cali has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 26 births, an increase of 225.00%. Among females, Cali has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 946 births to 839 births, a decline of -11.31%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cali
- 20 Year Trend of Cali: 204.58%
- 10 Year Trend of Cali: -9.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cali: 225.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Cali: -11.31%
Popularity of Cali by State
For males, Cali was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. Among females, Cali was most popular in Southeastern states with 300 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 85 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cali. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 285 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 290 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 559 |
| CA | 5 | 2528 | 85 | 408 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 262 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 71 | 268 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 51 | 212 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 576 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 382 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 382 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 344 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 341 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 191 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 442 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 258 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 234 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 321 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 226 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 285 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 214 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 340 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 414 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 423 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 54 | 202 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 386 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 401 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 176 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 318 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 295 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 57 | 582 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 447 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 543 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 318 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cali
- Total Births of Cali: 857 (-0.97%)
- Male Births of Cali: 29 (12.51%)
- Female Births of Cali: 829 (-1.19%)
Given the downward trend of Cali over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.97% decrease in total births, for a total of 857 births in 2024. Male births for Cali have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 29 male births in 2024, an increase of 12.51%. For Females, births for Cali have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 829 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.19%.