Meaning
exalted, sublime
Origin
Ali is a name of Arabic origin, rooted in islamic tradition.
It appears in our records across 23 countries (AE, AF, CR, DJ, DZ, EG, ES, FI, IQ, IR, IT, JO, LB, LY, MA, MU, MV, MX, PE, SA, SY, TN, TR).
Style
- traditional
- strong
- classic
- religious
- masculine
- international
Famous people named Ali
- Ali ibn Abi Talib (cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad)
- Ali Khamenei (Iranian politician)
- the fourth Rashidun caliph
- Ailill Aulom
- Álfríðr (Old Norse poet)
- Saint Alphonsus (Latinized form)
Variations
Aali, Alee, Ally, Ailill, Ailell, Ailbhe (feminine), Alf (Scandinavian short form), Aly, Ael, Aeli, Aely, Layla
Popularity
Ali appears in 23 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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