Mali name popularity, meaning and origin
Name Popularity: 28%
Mali name meaning:
The name Mali has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In the African language Bambara, Mali means "hippopotamus," which is considered a symbol of strength and power. In this sense, the name Mali may represent a strong and formidable personality, someone who is independent and capable of taking charge.
Alternatively, Mali could also be a variation of the Hebrew name Malia, which means "bitter" or "sad." In this interpretation, the name Mali may reflect a more sensitive and introspective nature, someone who may have experienced hardship but has grown stronger as a result.
Overall, the name Mali holds associations of strength, power, and resilience. Whether derived from the African language or the Hebrew origin, the name Mali imparts a sense of uniqueness and character to the individual who bears it.
Origin: Welsh
Welsh form of Molly: bitter.
Statistics
Overall UK ranking: 3451 out of 4789
5 recorded births last year
Change in rank
- 10yrs
379 - 5yrs
-3451 - 1yr
-491
- Scotland (1265)
Regional popularity
Ranking for this name in various UK regions
Historical popularity of Mali
The graph below shows the popularity of the boys's name Mali from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Mali in 2024