Aly
Aly is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
High, exalted, or noble.
Origin and history
Aly is a variant spelling of Ali, derived from Arabic, as well as a short form for Germanic names like Oliver or Alistair. In the United States, it is a rare masculine name, though it maintains steady, low-volume usage.
Popularity in the United States
714 babies in the United States have been named Aly since 1880. It ranks #3962 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1822.
States where it is most popular
- NY (80.9 %)
- CA (14.5 %)
- TX (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 130 |
| 2000-2010 | 205 |
| 2010-2019 | 188 |
| 2020-2029 | 105 |
Famous people named Aly
- Aly Cissokho: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Aly Samatta: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Aly serves as a alternative phonetic spelling for Ali, which is widely popular internationally.
- Although relatively rare for boys in the U.S., it has maintained a consistent record of published births over the decades.