Kali vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kali

Girl #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"black, the dark one"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#295
Total SSA Count
1,066
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cal, Cali

Playground Safety Score

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Meredith

Girl #490 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great lord, magnificent ruler"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
621
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Meri, Merry, Mere

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kali Rank #295
Meredith Rank #490

Kali is more popular, ranked #295 vs #490 for Meredith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kali ___

  • Kali Rose
  • Kali Jade
  • Kali Storm
  • Kali Reign
  • Kali Moon
  • Kali Ray

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kali

Zara Aria Bodhi Zion Indigo

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kali or Meredith more popular?

Kali is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Kali and Meredith mean?

Kali means "black, the dark one" (Sanskrit origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Kali and Meredith boy or girl names?

Kali is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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