| Meaning | jasmine flower |
| Origin | Hebrew, Thai |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Mali |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ma-li |
About Mali
Simple, sweet, and utterly charming—Mali captures hearts with its unpretentious beauty. This delightful four-letter name proves that brevity can be powerful, packing personality and warmth into compact form. Mali has an international appeal that crosses cultural boundaries effortlessly, sounding at home in virtually any context. The name suggests someone grounded and genuine, comfortable in her own skin and unpretentious in her approach to life. It's easy to spell, easy to pronounce, and impossible to forget. Parents drawn to Mali often value authenticity and simplicity, seeking a name that won't overshadow their daughter but will complement her beautifully. The name works wonderfully across all ages, from adorable infant to accomplished adult. Mali has a friendly, approachable quality that makes people feel comfortable immediately. It's the kind of name that wears well through life, never feeling forced or trying too hard to make an impression.
Nicknames for Mali
| Mal |
| Mally |
| Ali |
| Lia |
| Malz |
Famous People Named Mali
| Mali Finn | American casting director |
| Mali Harries | Welsh actress |
| Mali Naveh | Israeli poet and translator |
| Mali Music | American singer-songwriter |
| Mali Ramara | Malian singer |
| Mali Richards | British actress and producer |
| Mali Schönbacher | Austrian actress |
| Mali Underwood | Australian field hockey player |
| Mali Vujasinović | Croatian water polo player |
| Mali Yang | Chinese basketball player |
Characters Named Mali
| Maliha "Mali" Patel | Character from the book "The School at the Chalet" by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer |
| Mali Pryce | Character from the TV series "Ackley Bridge" |
| Mali Kalliokoski | Character from the Finnish TV series "Aallonmurtaja" |
| Mali Hawk | Character from the video game "Firewatch" |
| Mali Booth | Character from the TV series "The Worst Witch" |
| Mali Sasquatch | Character from the animated series "Monster High" |
| Mali Chief | Character from the novel "Grass" by Sheri S. Tepper |