The nameCali
Cali is a short modern name, mostly for girls, that appeared in France in 2000.
- Girl's name
- Recent creation
Meaning
Cali has no established etymology. It is linked to Calie, to Callista, from the Greek kallos, "beauty", or to California.
Origin
Recent creation. It is also given to some boys.
History
Cali appeared in 2000 and peaked in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Cali
Cali in France
Cali was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,340 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Cali. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Cali in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 86 births a year on average, against 118 in the five years before.
Cali in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cali mean?
Cali has no established etymology. It is linked to Calie, to Callista, from the Greek kallos, "beauty", or to California.
What is the origin of the name Cali?
Recent creation. It is also given to some boys.
Is Cali a girl's or a boy's name?
Cali is a girl's name.