How Many People Are Named Damali?

Complete statistics for the name Damali: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Damali
Very Rare
African

Damali has a classic yet modern feel. About 328 people named Damali live in the US today, making it so rare that only 1 in 1,006,216 Americans shares this name. It peaked in 1972 with 29 births, and most people named Damali are in their 30s and 40s.

~328
Living in US
1 in 1,006,216
Americans
1972
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful vision or beautiful hope
🌐
Origin
African
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Creative Compassionate Visionary Gentle
22
Life Path Number

The number 22 is known as the Master Builder in numerology, representing someone with extraordinary potential to turn big dreams into reality. It carries the energy of ambition, practicality, and the ability to create lasting foundations that benefit many people.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

13,152
Worldwide Bearers
#50,870
Global Rank
🇺🇬 Uganda
8,630
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,841
🇮🇳 India
1,470
🇺🇸 United States
384
🇨🇩 DR Congo
301
🇬🇭 Ghana
225
🇮🇩 Indonesia
52
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
30
🇨🇦 Canada
27
🇬🇾 Guyana
23

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
328 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
71
Would be under 30 (21%)
267
Would be 30–60 (79%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 338 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1972

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Damali Through the Generations

The name Damali has a unique journey. With just 338 total births across all time but 328 living individuals, it shows a stable trend over decades. The peak in 1972 had 29 births, indicating a brief surge in popularity. Interestingly, the majority of Damali are in their 30s and 40s, suggesting parents chose this name for their children in the late 20th century. This age distribution aligns with the name's stability, as there are no older generations and very few under 30, showing a consistent naming preference without a recent resurgence.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 55
California 5
Michigan 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Damali's African roots

📄 About the Name Damali

How Many People Have the Name Damali?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 328 people in the United States currently share the name Damali. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,006,216 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Damali a Common or Rare Name?

Damali is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Damali Mean?

Damali means "Beautiful vision or beautiful hope" and comes from African origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Damali in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Damali Most Popular?

The name Damali reached peak popularity in 1972, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Damali?

Approximately 328 people named Damali live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 338. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,006,216 Americans.

Is Damali a rare name?

Damali is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,006,216 Americans has this name.

What does the name Damali mean?

Damali means "Beautiful vision or beautiful hope" and comes from African origins.

Is Damali more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Damali are male and 100% are female.

When was Damali most popular?

Damali peaked in 1972 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US328
All-Time Births338
1 in X1 in 1,006,216
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1972
World Rank#50,870
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.