US Popularity Rank: 580

Origin: English

Meaning: Noble, sublime; High, exalted; Rise, ascend

Ali is a gender name with Arabic, English, French, and German roots. It comes from the Arabic words aliy, meaning “sublime, high, exalted” and ala, which means “rise, ascend,” reminding your little one of how high you hold them. In the Quran, Ali was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic, prophet Muhammad and the first man to convert to Islam. This can make it a great choice if you plan on sharing your faith with baby. With its English and French roots, Ali can also act as a cute nickname for Alice or Alison, which can translate to "noble" or "exalted," matching its Arabic translation. If you want to always keep baby's spirits elevated from the start, Ali can make for a short, powerful choice.