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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Exalted, noble
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AH-lee
Ali is an Arabic name for a boy, pronounced AH-lee, and it means "exalted, noble." It has a worldly, clean, modern feel while still reading as classic, and its two-syllable sound is easy to say and spell.
Meaning & Origin of Ali
Meaning: Exalted, noble.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ali
AH-leeIPA /ˈɑːli/
Popularity of Ali
Ali ranked #323 in the U.S. in 2024, with 1,061 babies given the name. It peaked at #300 in 2022, when 1,124 babies were named Ali, so it sits just a little below its high point.
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FAQ
What does the name Ali mean?
Exalted, noble. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ali?
Ali is pronounced AH-lee (IPA: /ˈɑːli/).
Is Ali a popular name right now?
Ali is near its all-time peak (#300 in 2022), ranked #323 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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