Ally

Ally is a girl's name of English 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 106 girls in the United States.

Ally at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ally

Ally belongs to the English & American 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, Ally first appears in Social Security records in 1985. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #417 in 1998, and in 2024 106 babies received the name — 10,141 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ally in US records

First recorded (US)
1985
Best US rank
#417 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Ally in 2024
106
Total since 1880
10,141

Ally in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#936 in 2001
Babies named Ally in 2024
9
Total since 1996
234

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ally mean?

The meaning of Ally is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ally a boy or girl name?

Ally is a girl name. In 2024, 106 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ally?

Ally comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ally?

Ally first appears in US records in 1985. Its best-ever ranking was #417 in 1998, and 106 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].