Lali

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Pronounced LAH-lee /ˈlɑː.li/Medium

Meaning: Lali is used as a short form of names like Eulalia ('sweetly speaking') and Lalita ('playful' in Sanskrit), and stands alone as a Georgian name meaning 'ruby.' A warm, short name with several honest routes.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm short name: Lali means 'ruby' in Georgian and shortens Eulalia/Lalita (said 'LAH-lee'). Routes vary, which we note.

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MeaningLali is used as a short form of names like Eulalia ('sweetly speaking') and Lalita ('playful' in Sanskrit), and stands alone as a Georgian name meaning 'ruby.' A warm, short name with several honest routes.

U.S. rank (2023)#12857 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

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

Lali serves as a short form of Eulalia ('sweetly speaking') and Lalita ('playful'), and stands on its own as a Georgian name meaning 'ruby.' With several genuine routes, it reads warm and compact, rare in the U.S., which we note (said 'LAH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely. Rare, warm, and multi-rooted.

Did you know? Lali is a Georgian name for 'ruby,' and also a pet form of Eulalia or the Sanskrit Lalita ('playful'). Several honest routes meet in one bright, short name, which we note (said 'LAH-lee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Lali — Georgian 'ruby'; short form of Eulalia/Lalita; routes vary

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lali mean?

Lali is Georgian for 'ruby' and also a short form of Eulalia ('sweetly speaking') or Lalita ('playful').

How do you pronounce Lali?

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

Is Lali a boy or girl name?

Lali is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lali?

Lali is rare in the U.S.