Mali is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #445 in 2013 with 94 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 132 births ranking #328. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,033.3%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 3,281 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.