Hali
Girl name · #5127 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Hali? In official American birth records, Hali has been tracked continuously since 1950, giving it 75 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 25 baby girls were named Hali, placing it at #5127 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #4144, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 72,000 girls born in 2025 was named Hali.
The 75-year story
Hali first appears in the Social Security records in 1950, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1993, when 325 girls were named Hali — good for #670 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Hali per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Hali against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Hali in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Hali is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Hali will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Hali is most common
State-level data for Hali is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Hali
Statistically, parents drawn to Hali tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Magali, Kelsi, Carli, Calli, and Ali.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Hali | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5099 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4560 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4454 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4907 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6691 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5850 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4653 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5007 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4384 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6663 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4144 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5163 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4887 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3915 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4072 |
| 2010 | 42 | #3689 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2826 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2663 |
| 2007 | 79 | #2394 |
| 2006 | 86 | #2229 |
| 2005 | 72 | #2436 |
| 2004 | 72 | #2370 |
| 2003 | 127 | #1526 |
| 2002 | 112 | #1642 |
| 2001 | 124 | #1506 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Hali?
In official American birth records, the name Hali first appeared in 1950 (over 75 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 75 years.
Is Hali a popular girl name?
Hali ranked #5127 among girls in 2025 with 25 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #4144.
When was the name Hali most popular?
Hali peaked in 1993, when 325 American girls received the name (ranked #670 that year). Since 1993 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Hali?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 72,000 newborn American girls was named Hali. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.