Rising since 2018, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Ghali since 2009
Babies named Ghali per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Ghali entered the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name records in 2009, a relatively recent addition to American name charts. Its popularity has been rising since 2018, reaching a peak rank of 7,679 in the most recent year of data (2024), when approximately 1 in 170,808 newborn boys received the name. While still uncommon nationally, Ghali's upward trajectory reflects growing interest in Arabic names in the United States, particularly those with strong, positive meanings. The name's rarity means it has not appeared in the top-ranked states, but its steady ascent suggests increasing recognition among diverse communities.
Ghali is derived from the Arabic root gh-l-w, which carries meanings of being high, exalted, or precious. As a personal name, it is used in Arabic-speaking cultures, primarily as a masculine given name. The name is also found in South Asian Muslim communities, though less common.
“Ghali” around the world
Where Ghali lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
95
babies in 2024
Quebec
24
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ghaly, Gali, Ghalie
Sibling names for Ghali
Names that share Ghali's style, for a brother or sister.
