Black; time; death; or most beautiful
As a variant of Kali, it refers to the Hindu goddess of time and change. It may also be used as a modern spelling variant of the Arabic name Kali, meaning 'most beautiful'. In Western contexts, it is often chosen for its phonetic similarity to names like Kaylee or Callie.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Kahli in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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