Ally

Meaning of Ally

Ally is often short for names like Alison or Alexandra. It generally means 'defender' or 'noble'.

Ally has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ally

After ranking as high as #583 in 2002, Ally has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ally

• Ally Brooke
  Singer, former Fifth Harmony member
• Ally Maki
  Actress, singer
• Ally Love
  Fitness instructor, entrepreneur
• Ally Ewing
  Professional golfer
• Ally Sheedy
  Actress, 'The Breakfast Club' star

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Questions about the name Ally

What does the name Ally mean?

Ally means ally is often short for names like alison or alexandra. it generally means 'defender' or 'noble', and it comes from English origins.

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

Ally is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ally?

Ally did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ally most popular?

Ally peaked at #583 in 2002.