Ali is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #5892 in 2024 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 4 births ranking #4684. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 86,001 girls born was named Ali. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.