Mali is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #7412 in 2021 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 11 births ranking #7412. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 158,931 boys born was named Mali. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.