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Hali

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Pronounced HAH-lee /ˈhɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: From Greek hali, 'the sea, salt'; also a modern short form of Haley/Halle; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sea-bright and soft: Hali is Greek for 'the sea' — and echoes Haley/Halle. Breezy, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek, American

MeaningFrom Greek hali, 'the sea, salt'; also a modern short form of Haley/Halle; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5143 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,639

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

Hali comes from Greek hali, 'the sea, salt', and also reads as a modern short form of Haley/Halle (routes layered, which we note). A breezy, soft name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-sea at the (likely) root, and breezy.

Did you know? Hali draws on Greek hali, 'the sea, salt' (kin to halcyon) — and reads as a short form of Haley/Halle; breezy and modern.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Hali — routes layered

Variations

HaleeHalleHaylee

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Haley— a name it echoes

Halle— a companion Hal- name

Mali— a fellow -li name

Kali— another short -li name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hali mean?

Hali is Greek for 'the sea', and echoes Haley/Halle; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Hali?

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

Is Hali a boy or girl name?

Hali is a girl's name.

How popular is Hali?

Hali is a rare name in the U.S.