How Popular (or Rare) was Ali in 2000?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#137
2000 Rank
276
2000 Births
#103
Best Rank (2025)
502
Peak Year (2025)
11,855
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,062
Rarity Factor (2000)

📊 The Ali Story

Ali is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #137 in 2000 with 276 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 502 births ranking #103. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 26.6%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 1,062 boys born was named Ali. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Arabic  |  Meaning: high; exalted

Ali is a classic Arabic name meaning "high" or "exalted". It is short, strong, and deeply rooted in Islamic history.

The name is especially significant because of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a central figure in early Islam. It has remained widely used across many Muslim communities and languages.

Did you know?Ali is one of the most important names in Islamic history because of its association with the Prophet Muhammad's family.
Similar namesAliyaan, Amir, Hasan, Hussain, Omar

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