#3232024 rank
2022peak year
30,491babies named Ali since 1880
▼ 1%5-year trend
Ali popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Ali mean?
From Arabic ali, 'elevated' or 'exalted', borne by Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth caliph. A central name in Islamic tradition across the world.
OriginArabic
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, modern
Names like Ali
Same era, same vibe — if you like Ali, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Alis
- Muhammad Ali, boxer
Spellings & variants
Aly
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