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Vali

♂ Boy

Pronounced VAH-lee /ˈvɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Vali, of uncertain meaning (variously 'the chosen one; a warrior'); a son of Odin, born to avenge Baldur, who survives Ragnarok; routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The chosen one; a warrior: Vali is a Norse god of vengeance. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'VAH-lee'). We note the god.
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Vali, of uncertain meaning (variously 'the chosen one; a warrior'); a son of Odin, born to avenge Baldur, who survives Ragnarok; routes uncertain; we note the god
U.S. rank (2023)#12134 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220142023

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

Vali comes from the Old Norse Vali, of uncertain meaning (variously 'the chosen one; a warrior'); a son of Odin, born to avenge Baldur (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'VAH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-chosen-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Vali is a Norse name of uncertain meaning (variously 'the chosen one; a warrior') — a son of Odin, born to avenge Baldur, who survives Ragnarok — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'VAH-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Vali — Norse mythology; god; routes uncertain

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If you like Vali…

Odin— his father
Baldur— the brother he avenges
Thor— a fellow Norse god
Tyr— a companion Norse god

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vali mean?

Vali is a Norse name of uncertain meaning (variously 'the chosen one; a warrior'); a son of Odin. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Vali?

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

Is Vali a boy or girl name?

Vali is a boy's name.

How popular is Vali?

Vali is a very rare name in the U.S.

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