How Popular (or Rare) was Ali in 2012?

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#870
2012 Rank
306
2012 Births
#676
Best Rank (1996)
391
Peak Year (2011)
6,319
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 5,754
Rarity Factor (2012)

📊 The Ali Story

Ali is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #870 in 2012 with 306 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 391 births ranking #710. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 5,754 girls born was named Ali. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

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 United States; 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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