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SHAHR-luht
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Magali
GirlFrench, Greek· “Provençal form of Margaret, pearl”
- Meaning
- Provençal form of Margaret, pearl
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- MAH-guh-lee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #4,511
- US babies 2025
- 31
- Best rank
- #1,332 (2000)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Magali
Magali is a French and Greek name that means “Provençal form of Margaret, pearl”.
Magali is a Provençal name from southern France, a local form of Margaret. Margaret comes through Latin from Greek margarites, "pearl," and spread across Europe through devotion to Saint Margaret of Antioch. The Provençal form became widely known through Frédéric Mistral's poem Mirèio, which includes a song about a girl named Magali, and the name spread through France afterwards. French speakers say mah-gah-LEE, with the stress at the end, while English speakers often say MAH-guh-lee. It is also used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries. It gives families Margaret's history in a lighter, sunnier form, with Maggie and Mags still available as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Magali first appears in US Social Security records in 1950. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,332 in 2000, the same year it reached its highest count of 142 babies. In 2025, 31 babies were named Magali, and it ranked #4,511 nationally. That is 39% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,070 in 1950, #3,569 in 1980, #1,332 in 2000, #2,664 in 2010, and #4,511 in 2025. Of the 3,562 US girls named Magali since records began, 30% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 998 babies. Since 2010, 712 more have been named Magali.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Analisa, Macayla, Katya, Callista, and Nakiya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Magali ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2672 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Magali is usually pronounced MAH-guh-lee, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-li”.
Middle names for Magali
A few middle names that flow with Magali: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Magali
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Magali mean?
Magali is a French and Greek name that means “Provençal form of Margaret, pearl”.
What is the origin of the name Magali?
Magali has French and Greek roots. Magali is a Provençal name from southern France, a local form of Margaret.
Is Magali a popular name?
Not especially. Magali ranked #4,511 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Magali a boy or girl name?
Magali is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Magali?
Magali is usually pronounced MAH-guh-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings