| Meaning | energetic, black |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Kali |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ka-li |
About Kali
Breaking gender conventions with confident ease, this name choice signals progressive thinking and willingness to challenge traditional boundaries. While often associated with feminine usage, its adoption for boys represents evolving perspectives on gender and naming practices. The name carries spiritual and cultural depth, particularly within Hindu traditions, adding layers of meaning for families who value those connections. Its brevity and sharp sound give it masculine energy regardless of its typical gender associations. Parents choosing this path are typically confident individualists who prioritize personal meaning over social convention. The name requires a certain boldness to bestow, as it will prompt questions and possibly assumptions, but that very quality may appeal to families who want their son to grow up questioning norms and thinking independently about identity and expression.
Nicknames for Kali
| Kal |
| Li |
Famous People Named Kali
| Kali Rocha | American actress and writer |
| Kali Uchis | Colombian-American singer and songwriter |
| Kali Muscle | American bodybuilder and actor |
| Kali Meehan | New Zealand boxer |
| Kali Reis | American boxer |
| Kali Benn | American football player |
| Kali Wong | Canadian swimmer |
| Kali Karinena | American actress and producer |
| Kali Wells | American actress |
| Kali VanBaale | American author |
| Kali Whitehurst | American football player |
| Kali's Finest | American hip-hop group |
| Kali Regenato | American rugby player |
| Kali Heitholt | American artist |
| Kali Hawk | American football player |
| Kali Burns | American actress |
| Kali Kavmann | American musician |
| Kali Bryant | American actor |
| Kali Gerber | American actor |
Characters Named Kali
| Kali Mahone | Character from the TV series "Prison Break" |
| Kali D'Angelo | Character from the book series "The Shadowhunter Chronicles" |
| Kali Hines | Character from the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Kali Hawk | Character from the TV series "Black Jesus" |
| Kali'shara | Character from the video game "World of Warcraft" |
| Kali Archer | Character from the TV series "Banshee" |
| Kali Mellor | Character from the TV series "The 100" |
| Kali Merit | Character from the book series "The Kane Chronicles" |
| Kali Sun | Character from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Kali Crest | Character from the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Kali Hayes | Character from the TV series "Supernatural" |
| Kali Prasad | Character from the film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" |
| Kali Belladonna | Character from the web series "RWBY" |
| Kali Tripathi | Character from the TV series "Sense8" |
| Kali Beckett | Character from the TV series "The Tomorrow People" |
| Kali Raines | Character from the TV series "Dead of Summer" |
| Kali Gear | Character from the video game "Xenoblade Chronicles" |
| Kali Rajan | Character from the TV series "Power" |
| Kali Hood | Character from the TV series "Arrow" |
| Kali Stoker | Character from the TV series "The Originals" |