Ali
a-li
US Popularity:580
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Noble, sublime; High, exalted; Rise, ascend
Ali is a gender name with Arabic, English, French, and German roots. It comes from the Arabic words aliy, meaning “sublime, high, exalted” and ala, which means “rise, ascend,” reminding your little one of how high you hold them. In the Quran, Ali was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic, prophet Muhammad and the first man to convert to Islam. This can make it a great choice if you plan on sharing your faith with baby. With its English and French roots, Ali can also act as a cute nickname for Alice or Alison, which can translate to "noble" or "exalted," matching its Arabic translation. If you want to always keep baby's spirits elevated from the start, Ali can make for a short, powerful choice.
Famous People Named Ali
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- Muhammad AliBoxer
How Popular Is The Name Ali?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ali is currently #431 on The Bump
Boy:Ali is currently #254 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ali is currently #308 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ali is currently #580 in U.S. births
Boy:Ali is currently #309 in U.S. births
Girl:Ali is currently #2408 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2408
in 2023
- 236
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 75, 333
Behind the Name, Ali (1), June 2023
Britannica, ʿAlī, Muslim caliph, January 2023
WordSense, Ali
Quranic Names, Ali, A Quranic Name for Boys
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