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Magali

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Pronounced MAH-gah-lee /ˈmɑ.ɡɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: Occitan/Provençal form of Margaret — Greek margarites, 'pearl'High

In 30 seconds: A pearl from the south of France: Magali is the Occitan Margaret — 'pearl' — sunny, lyrical, and Provençal. Soft and luminous.
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Origin HighFrench, Greek
MeaningOccitan/Provençal form of Margaret — Greek margarites, 'pearl'
U.S. rank (2025)#4511 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,562

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019502025

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

Magali is the Occitan and Provençal form of Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'pearl'. Made famous by a Provençal song and Mistral's poetry, it carries sunny southern-French charm.

In the U.S. it appears in French and Latino families. Rare, pearl at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? 'Magali' is a beloved Provençal folk song — and the name is the southern-French form of Margaret, Greek for 'pearl'.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Magali — etymology

Variations

MagalieMargaritaMargaret

Nicknames

Maga

Famous Bearers

  • ★Magali Noël (1931-2015)
    French actress and singer known for her roles in films by Federico Fellini
  • ★Magali Garcia Moran (1957-)
    Puerto Rican actress and television host with a long career in telenovelas
  • ★Magali Amadei (1969-)
    French supermodel and actress who appeared on international magazine covers in the 1990s

If you like Magali…

Margarita— a fellow Margaret form
Margaux— a French pearl-name relative
Margot— another French Margaret form
Anyeli— shares Magali's Greek roots
Angelli— a fellow Greek choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Magali mean?

Magali is the Occitan/Provençal Margaret, Greek for 'pearl'.

How do you pronounce Magali?

It's said MAH-gah-lee /ˈmɑ.ɡɑ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Magali a boy or girl name?

Magali is a girl's name.

How popular is Magali?

Magali is a rare name in the U.S.

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