UK girl's name
Magali
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "mighty" or "shining.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Magali is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Magali popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Magali is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Magali. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Magali ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 girls were registered as Magali.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Magali as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Magali mean?
The name Magali has its origins in the Occitan language, which was historically spoken in southern France and parts of Italy and Spain. It is derived from the Germanic name Amalrich, which means "work ruler" or "powerful ruler." The name Magali likely emerged as a diminutive or nickname form of Amalrich during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Magali can be found in the 12th-century Occitan poem "Cantar de la Crozada" ("Song of the Crusade"), which mentions a character named Magali. This suggests that the name was in use in the region of Occitania during that time period.
In the 19th century, the name Magali gained further popularity due to its inclusion in the 1859 French novel "Mirèio" by Frédéric Mistral. The novel's titular character, Mirèio, has a close friend named Magali, which helped to solidify the name's association with the Provençal region of southern France.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Magali. One of the earliest was Magali de la Tour (c. 1190-1257), a French noblewoman who served as the Countess of Angoulême and Regent of Angoulême during the 13th century.
Another famous Magali was Magali Lena (1890-1986), a French actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions in the early 20th century. She was particularly known for her roles in operettas and musical comedies.
In the field of sports, Magali Aravena (born 1977) is a Chilean former professional tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of No. 27 in the world in 2003. She won two singles titles and four doubles titles on the WTA Tour.
Magali Noël (born 1971) is a French singer and actress who rose to prominence in the 1990s with her pop and dance music. She has released several successful albums and has also acted in various French television series and films.
Lastly, Magali Amadei (born 1975) is a French politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly, representing the department of Bouches-du-Rhône since 2017. She is affiliated with the political party La République En Marche!
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Magali by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Magali was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
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- Mollie 15,914
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FAQ
Magali: questions and answers
How popular is the name Magali in the UK right now?
In 2010, Magali was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Magali most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Magali in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Magali?
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "mighty" or "shining.".
How many people are called Magali in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Magali across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.