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Dali

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Pronounced DAH-lee /ˈdɑː.li/Medium

Meaning: A short, modern unisex name, most familiar via the surname of artist Salvador Dali (of Catalan origin); also read as a short form of Dalia/Dahlia. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, artful name: Dali recalls artist Salvador Dali and shortens Dahlia (said 'DAH-lee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowSpanish, American
MeaningA short, modern unisex name, most familiar via the surname of artist Salvador Dali (of Catalan origin); also read as a short form of Dalia/Dahlia. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#12421 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119932024

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

Dali carries the artful echo of Salvador Dali (a Catalan surname) and doubles as a short form of Dahlia/Dalia. As a first name its route is layered and unisex, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'DAH-lee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., for both sexes. Rare, artful, and short.

Did you know? Dali is best known from surrealist artist Salvador Dali, and also reads as a short form of Dahlia/Dalia — a crisp, unisex name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'DAH-lee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Dali — unisex; Salvador Dali; short for Dahlia; routes uncertain

Variations

DahliDaliaDally

Nicknames

DalLili

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If you like Dali…

Dahlia— the flower name it shortens
Dalia— a spelling cousin
Nadia— a like short international name
Soli— shares the -li ending
Dayli— echoes that soft -li sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dali mean?

Dali is a short unisex name tied to artist Salvador Dali, and a short form of Dahlia/Dalia. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dali?

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

Is Dali a boy or girl name?

Dali is used for both; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Dali?

Dali is a rare name in the U.S.

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