Ali is a unisex name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,131 babies in the United States.
Ali at a glance
Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːli/
About the name Ali
Ali belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Ali first appears in Social Security records in 1914 and has been given to 43,710 babies since 1880, including 1,131 in 2024.
The meaning of Ali is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Ali a boy or girl name?
Ali is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,131 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Ali?
Ali comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.
How popular is the name Ali?
Ali is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1914 and has been given to 43,710 babies since 1880.
How do you pronounce Ali?
Ali is pronounced /ˈɑːli/ (IPA).
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