Mali is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #618 in 2004 with 49 recorded births. This places Mali in the top 10% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 132 births ranking #328. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,533.3%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 5,834 girls 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.