The baby name Kalli is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAL-ee (IPA: /ˈkæli/).
Kalli is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Kalli is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAL-ee (IPA: /ˈkæli/).
Kalli is Greek in Origin.
Kalli is a modern English spelling of Callie, itself a diminutive of names rooted in the Greek kallos “beauty,” especially Calliope and Calista/Callista. In this Greek line it conveys “beautiful” or “most beautiful,” with classical overtones from the Muse Calliope. As a given name in English, Callie/Kalli appears in records from the 19th century, but Kalli as a distinct form gained visibility in late-20th-century baby-naming, favored for its brisk, contemporary look.
Usage and meaning vary by culture. In Icelandic and Faroese, Kalli is a familiar form of Karl (Charles), carrying the meaning “free man,” and is typically masculine. In English-speaking countries Kalli is largely feminine and sometimes chosen alongside, or in place of, Kali - the Sanskrit name linked to the Hindu goddess (etymology: “black; time”). Related forms and variants include Kallie, Callie, Cali, Kali, Calliope, and Calista/Callista.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| EE | 0 | #36 | 2 | 1,051 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #121 | 5 | 3,755 |
| GR | 0 | #129 | 7 | 3,911 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #137 | 6 | 1,888 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #208 | 35 | 6,293 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2021 | #286 | 5 | 2,910 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #736 | 4 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #759 | 11 | 18,755 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #805 | 148 | 5,697 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #824 | 15 | 4,949 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #871 | 46 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #872 | 10 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #887 | 65 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #990 | 12 | 16,750 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,078 | 15 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,119 | 10 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,154 | 23 | 20,130 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,175 | 8 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,584 | 31 | 28,008 |
Kalli is popular in 42 countries — most recent births per country:
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