Bali

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How to Pronounce Bali

Pronounced BAH-lee /ˈbɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Indonesian island Bali — linked to Sanskrit bali, 'strength; an offering, a tribute'; here for girls; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The island of Bali; strength: Bali is a place-name (and Sanskrit 'strength'). Soft, lyrical, and warm (said 'BAH-lee').

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Origin LowSanskrit, Indonesian

MeaningFrom the Indonesian island Bali — linked to Sanskrit bali, 'strength; an offering, a tribute'; here for girls; used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6182 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 198

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bali comes from the famous Indonesian island of Bali — its name linked to Sanskrit bali, 'strength, power; an offering, a tribute' (also the name of a mighty king in Hindu myth; routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical, modern place-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Bal).

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, the-island-or-strength at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Bali is the lush Indonesian island — its name linked to Sanskrit bali, 'strength; an offering, a tribute' — a soft, lyrical place-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BAH-lee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Bali — place-name; routes layered

Variations

BalieBalli

Nicknames

Bal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bali mean?

Bali is the Indonesian island, linked to Sanskrit 'strength; an offering'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Bali?

It's said BAH-lee /ˈbɑ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bali a boy or girl name?

Bali is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Bali?

Bali is a rare name in the U.S.