Mali is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #383 in 2024 with 113 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 121 births ranking #365. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,666.7%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,283 girls born was named Mali. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.