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Yali

♀ Girl

Pronounced YAH-lee /ˈjɑː.li/Medium

Meaning: Yali reads as a Hebrew name tied to 'alah' ('to ascend; go up'), and elsewhere as a short form of Latin American names like Yaritza or Yalitza. The route varies by family, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft two-beat name: Yali reads as Hebrew 'to ascend' or a short Yaritza form (said 'YAH-lee'). Routes vary, we note.
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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish
MeaningYali reads as a Hebrew name tied to 'alah' ('to ascend; go up'), and elsewhere as a short form of Latin American names like Yaritza or Yalitza. The route varies by family, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12065 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320082024

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

The girl's name Yali reads as Hebrew 'to ascend' or a short form of Yaritza/Yalitza. The route varies, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as soft and bright (said 'YAH-lee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and bright.

Did you know? Yali can be a Hebrew name tied to 'ascending' or a warm short form of names like Yaritza and Yalitza — its route varies, which we note (said 'YAH-lee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Yali — Hebrew 'to ascend' / short form of Yaritza; routes vary

Variations

YalliYaleeYaeli

Nicknames

YaLee

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If you like Yali…

Yaeli— a like Hebrew Ya- name
Yaritza— a like Latin American root
Yesli— a fellow Spanish choice
Tali— shares Yali's Hebrew roots
Orli— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yali mean?

Yali reads as Hebrew 'to ascend' or a short form of Yaritza/Yalitza; the route varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yali?

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

Is Yali a boy or girl name?

Yali is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Yali?

Yali is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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