Ali - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Ali \a-

, also used as boy's name Ali, 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 Aili, Alie, Alli, Al, Ala, Alia and Eli. Other similar baby names are Adi, Agi, Aki, Alfi, Aliz, Alis, Ami and Ari.

Ali is a somewhat common first name for women (#2434 out of 4276) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#1733 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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