Mali is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2664 in 2025 with 8 recorded births. This places Mali in the top 44% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 9 births ranking #2126. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 33,992 boys born was named Mali. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Mali is a short international name with more than one usage route. In Thai it is associated with jasmine, while in other contexts it may function as a nickname or short form.
Its simplicity makes it easy to use across languages, but that same simplicity also means the root can shift by culture. It feels bright, light, and modern.