Ali

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Ali is a unisex baby name of Arabic and English origin. In Arabic Ali means “supreme, exalted, sublime. Ali is also a diminutive of the English names Allison and Alexandra and means “noble” or “defending men”.

Meaning and Origin of the name Ali:

Ali is traditionally a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “supreme,” “exalted,” or “sublime.”

Ali is a unisex baby name of Arabic and English origin. In Arabic Ali is a boy’s name that means “supreme, exalted, sublime.” In English, Ali is the diminutive of Allison and Alexandra and means “noble” or “noble one.”

Nicknames for the name Ali:

Ali is a name that doesn't have common nicknames. You do have a few options for nicknames, however. Take a look at the list below for some uncommon nicknames you may want to use for your baby.

Style of the name Ali:

Traditional

Gender of the name Ali:

Ali is a name given to both boys and girls.

Pronunciation of the name Ali:

AL-ee (English), ‘A-lee (Arabic), a-LEE (Persian)

Number of syllables in the name Ali:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Ali:

Ali evokes feelings of wisdom and nobility.

Alternative spellings for the name Ali:

Allie
Aly

Popularity of the name Ali:

According to the Social Security Administration, Ali is a popular unisex baby name. As a boy’s name Ali has been popular since 1969 and is #322 as of 2020. As a girl’s name Ali was popular between 1985 and 2013, ranking highest at #690 in 1986.