Find out how popular the first name Chali has been for the last 31 years (from 1987 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Chali by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Chali is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 67% of people named Chali being female.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Chali.

It's also interesting to see that despite Chali being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2017 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Chali.

The history of the first name Chali

The name Chali is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "chali," which means "a graceful woman" or "a beautiful lady." The earliest records of this name can be traced back to the Vedic period, around 1500-500 BCE.

In Hindu mythology, there are references to several goddesses and celestial nymphs bearing names similar to Chali, such as Chali, Chalit, and Chalitri. These names were often associated with beauty, grace, and feminine charm. However, there is no definitive historical record of an individual named Chali from that era.

The first recorded instance of the name Chali can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, Chali is mentioned as the name of a princess from the kingdom of Kashi (present-day Varanasi).

During the medieval period in India, the name Chali gained popularity among the royal families and aristocracy. One notable historical figure with this name was Chali Devi, a queen consort of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire in the 9th century CE. She was renowned for her patronage of arts, literature, and architecture.

Another famous Chali in history was Chali Bai, a prominent courtesan and poet who lived in the 16th century CE during the Mughal era. She was highly skilled in music, dance, and poetry, and her compositions are still celebrated in Indian classical music.

In more recent times, the name Chali has been associated with several notable individuals, including Chali Jaura, an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century.

Chali Kumari was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms in the 20th century.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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