Aly
Aly: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Aly
- A diminutive of the female given name Alison, Alyssa, or Alexandra.
- A male given name from Arabic, a variant spelling of the Muslim Ali.
How popular is Aly?
Since 1880, 1,483 girls and 714 boys in the U.S. have been named Aly (68% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2414 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #2996 in 2000. In 2025, 54 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Aly
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Aly
Sister and brother names that share Aly's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Aly FAQ
What does the name Aly mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Alison, Alyssa, or Alexandra. A male given name from Arabic, a variant spelling of the Muslim Ali.
What is the origin of the name Aly?
Aly is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Aly?
Since 1880, 1,483 girls and 714 boys in the U.S. have been named Aly (68% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2414 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #2996 in 2000. In 2025, 54 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Aly a boy or girl name?
Aly is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,483 girls and 714 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.