Ali

Meaning of Ali

This name means "high," "exalted," or "champion." It often signifies someone who is noble or superior.

Ali has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ali

Ali is climbing again, up to #306 in 2025 from #323 in 2024 after peaking at #300 in 2022.

Ali as a girl's name

Ali is also used as a girl's name. This name means "high," "exalted," or "noble." It suggests someone who is elevated and respected.

Notable people named Ali

• Muhammad Ali
  Legendary boxer, activist
• Ali Wong
  Comedian, actress, writer
• Ali G
  Fictional comedian character
• Ali Khamenei
  Supreme Leader of Iran
• Ali MacGraw
  Acclaimed actress, style icon

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Questions about the name Ali

What does the name Ali mean?

Ali means this name means "high," "exalted," or "champion." it often signifies someone who is noble or superior, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ali a boy's or a girl's name?

Ali is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Ali?

In 2025, Ali ranked #306 for boys, up from #323 the year before.

When was Ali most popular?

Ali peaked at #300 in 2022.