Rising since 2010.
Popularity of Yali since 2004
Babies named Yali per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35 | 15 |
| 2020s | 48 | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Yali is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2008, reflecting the contemporary trend of inventive, short, vowel-ending names. Its origin is unclear, but it has been adopted for both boys and girls. The name saw its peak year in 2023, and has been rising in use since 2010. While it does not appear in the top 1000, its trajectory suggests growing niche appeal. Yali has no associated top states, indicating its usage is spread thinly nationwide.
Yali first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may derive as a shortened form of Yael (a Hebrew name meaning 'mountain goat' or 'strength') or as a variant of Yali, an Armenian name meaning 'violet'. Alternatively, it could be a creative spelling or adaptation from various cultures. The name gained modest popularity in the 2020s, particularly peaking in 2023.
“Yali” around the world
Where Yali lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ya, Ali
Sibling names for Yali
Names that share Yali's style, for a brother or sister.
