Countries
58
Ali Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Ali is a popular boy name in 58 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Ali is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 4.7 across 58 ranked entries.
Ali is associated with origins such as Arabic and meanings such as elevated; sublime and exalted.
Ali appears across 58 countries, especially in Africa, Asia, and Europe, including Azerbaijan, Comoros, and Iraq.
Common forms and related variants include Aliy and Aly.
Pronunciation references include AH-lee and AL-ee.
Best rank
#1
Used as
boy
Main origins
Arabic
Origins: Arabic
Common meanings: Meaning 'high,' 'exalted,' or 'noble' in Arabic. One of the classic Islamic names, it is associated with wisdom, bravery, and spiritual depth.
Pronunciation samples: AH-lee, AL-ee
Variants and aliases: Aliy, Aly
Regional Usage Summary
Africa
Asia
Europe
Central America