Alli
Alli is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble; light or whole.
Origin and history
Alli is a feminine name primarily used as a modern diminutive or variation of names starting with Al-, such as Alice, Alison, or Allison. It stems from Germanic roots meaning noble, though in Old Norse contexts it could derive from elements meaning whole or eagle. In the United States, it is a recognizable, friendly alternative spelling to Allie.
Popularity in the United States
3,805 babies in the United States have been named Alli since 1880. It ranks #2861 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1930.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.3 %)
- LA (8.3 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- TN (6.7 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 181 |
| 1990-2000 | 873 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,506 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,063 |
| 2020-2029 | 171 |
Famous people named Alli
- Alli Webb: Entrepreneur, Author
Fun facts
- Alli originated as a trendy modern spelling variation of Allie, derived from Alice or Allison.
- While consistently used in the U.S. over the decades, it remains a less common spelling alternative to Allie.