Vali is of Latin origin and means "strong, healthy." It's also derived from the Roman family name Vallius, which was based on valley landscapes. This name has been used throughout history in various cultures and languages, often as a given name but also as a title or rank. In Norse mythology, Vali is a god known for his role in avenging his father Odin's death. Today, Vali continues to be used as a unisex given name, popular in countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Its variants include Valter, Valli, and Valko.
The name Vali experienced a gradual increase in popularity over the given years, with a notable surge from 7 births in 2020 to 10 in 2021 and 11 in 2022, before slightly decreasing to 6 births in 2023. Overall, there were 44 births named Vali during this period.