Ali - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Ali \a-li\ is pronounced AL-ee. It is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "exalted". In English, Ali is used as a nickname of Allie and names beginning with Al-. Actress Ali McGraw.

For more information, see also related names Alice, Alberta and Alexandra.

Baby names that sound like Ali are Alie, Alli, Al, Ala, Aili, Alia and Eli. Other similar baby names are Adi, Agi, Aki, Alfi, Aliz, Alis, Ami and Ari.

Ali is a common female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Ali. Click here to compare Ali with related baby names.