A diminutive form of various names or the stone
Nali is a rare name with multiple potential origins. In some contexts, it is used as a short form of names like Natalia or Denali. In Hopi culture, it is often associated with the meaning 'the stone,' though its use as a standalone name in the US is contemporary and eclectic.
Less common today
Nali isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,847 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
