Quali
A name derived from the Latin word "qualis" meaning "of what kind or quality".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Quali. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quali today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quali births was 2003 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quali. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Quali. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2003
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#10,537
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Quali: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quali by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Quali during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quali
The name Quali is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The Etruscans were a highly advanced and influential culture, known for their art, architecture, and language, which predated the rise of the Roman Empire.
Linguists suggest that the name Quali may be derived from the Etruscan word "qual," meaning "strong" or "powerful." This lends credence to the theory that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who exhibited qualities of strength, courage, and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quali can be found in the writings of the ancient Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a figure named Quali Vibenna, a legendary leader of the Etruscan city of Caere, in his work "Ab Urbe Condita" (The History of Rome).
Throughout the centuries, the name Quali has been borne by several notable individuals, including Quali Aemilianus, a Roman consul who lived in the 3rd century AD and played a pivotal role in defending the Empire against barbarian invasions.
In the 13th century, Quali d'Arezzo was a renowned Italian painter and architect who contributed significantly to the development of the Gothic style in Tuscany. His frescoes and architectural designs can still be admired in several churches and buildings across Italy.
During the Renaissance, Quali Buonarroti, better known as Michelangelo Buonarroti, was one of the most celebrated artists and sculptors of all time. Born in 1475, he created masterpieces such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling, the statue of David, and the Pietà, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.
In the realm of literature, Quali Metastasio, an Italian poet and librettist born in 1698, gained recognition for his operatic works, which influenced the development of the opera seria genre.
While the name Quali may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and unique origins serve as a testament to the cultural diversity and linguistic heritage of the ancient world.
People
Quali + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with Q
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FAQ
Quali: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quali?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quali going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Quali a common name?
We classify Quali as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quali most popular?
The single biggest year for Quali was 2003, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quali is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Quali in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quali a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quali in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Quali still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quali in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Quali can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Quali?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.