Ali is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #351 in 2013 with 902 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,124 births ranking #300. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 70.8%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 2,097 boys born was named Ali. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.