Ali
Boy name · Arabic · pronounced ah-LEE
Verified name
What does Ali mean?
High, elevated, noble
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 291 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 103 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Al
Variant: Allee, Aly
Related: Alia
Using Ali across cultures
Major historical figure, top name globally.
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