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Valli

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Pronounced VUL-lee /ˈvʌl.i/High

Meaning: From Tamil, 'a creeper; a flowering vine' — also Valli, a consort of the god Murugan in Hindu tradition; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: A creeper/vine; consort of Murugan: Valli is Tamil. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'VUL-lee').
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Origin LowTamil
MeaningFrom Tamil, 'a creeper; a flowering vine' — also Valli, a consort of the god Murugan in Hindu tradition; we note the goddess
U.S. rank (2025)#6811 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1952
Total births (all-time)≈ 753

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195219202025

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

Valli comes from Tamil, 'a creeper; a flowering vine' — also Valli, a consort of the god Murugan (Kartikeya) in Hindu tradition (we note the goddess). A lyrical, devout name (said 'VUL-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-flowering-vine at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Valli means 'a creeper; a flowering vine' in Tamil — and is also Valli, a consort of the god Murugan in Hindu tradition — a lyrical, devout name (we note the goddess; said 'VUL-lee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Valli — goddess noted

Variations

VallyVallie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Valli mean?

Valli is Tamil for 'a creeper; a flowering vine'; also a consort of the god Murugan. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Valli?

It's said VUL-lee /ˈvʌl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Valli a boy or girl name?

Valli is a girl's name.

How popular is Valli?

Valli is a rare name in the U.S.

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