Alley
Alley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alley
- A female given name.
How popular is Alley?
Since 1880, 1,078 girls and 42 boys in the U.S. have been named Alley (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2704 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #2658 in 1914. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Alley FAQ
What does the name Alley mean?
A female given name.
How popular is the name Alley?
Since 1880, 1,078 girls and 42 boys in the U.S. have been named Alley (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2704 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #2658 in 1914. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alley a boy or girl name?
Alley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,078 girls and 42 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.