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Ali name meaning
Last Name
60k
in the U.S.
in 2010
60k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Ali mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Ali
User Submitted Origins
Arabic
75%
English
13%
Islamic/Muslim
6%
Spanish
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 2 people from California, U.S., the name Ali is of Arabic origin and means "High, elevated, or champion".
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Ali is of Arabic origin and means "Noble champion and great".
- A submission from Iran, Islamic Republic of says the name Ali means "Great, perfect, high level".
- A submission from Iraq says the name Ali means "Of high status, champion" and is of Arabic origin.
- According to a user from Egypt, the name Ali is of Arabic origin and means "High and Noble".
- According to a user from France, the name Ali is of Arabic origin and means "Mean 'noble, champion'".
- A user from Australia says the name Ali is of Arabic origin and means "High".
- A user from Malaysia says the name Ali is of Arabic origin and means "High, or highness".
- A submission from Australia says the name Ali means "The most high" and is of Arabic origin.
- According to 2 people from Palestinian Territory and Canada, the name Ali is of Arabic origin and means "The Exalted, Supreme".
- 3 people from all over the world agree the name Ali is of Persian / Iranian / Arabic origin and means "Great".
- 3 submissions from all over the world agree the name Ali means "Supreme" and is of Arabic origin.
- 2 submissions from the United Arab Emirates and Australia agree the name Ali means "Master".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- The fourth caliph of Islam who is considered to be the first caliph by Shiites; he was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad; after his assassination Islam was divided into Shiite and Sunnite sects
- United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
Wiktionary
From Arabic عَلِيّ (ʿaliyy, literally “high, exalted”), from the Arabic root ع ل ي (ʿ-l-y).
- A male given name from Arabic.
- The Muslim caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib, considered by Shias to be Muhammad's successor.
- A surname.
Shortening.
- A diminutive of the female given name Alison or of its variants.
Ali was also found in the following language(s): Dutch, Finnish, German, Hausa, Latin, Portuguese, Swahili, and Turkish
Notable Persons Named Ali
Notable Persons Named Ali
Ali Larter
Ali Larter is an actress, model, and model (people). She was most active from 1997 to present. Ali was given the name Alison Elizabeth Larter on February 28th, 1976 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States. Ali is also known as Allegra Coleman.
Ali Wong
Ali Wong is an actress, comedian, and writer. Her ongoing career started in 2011. Ali was born on April 19th, 1982 in San Francisco, California, U.S.
Ali ibn Abi Talib
Ali ibn Abi Talib is royalty. He holds the title Commander of the Faithful and Commander of the Faithful (Amir al-Mu'minin). He was most active from 656 to 661. Ali was born as the child of Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Fatimah bint Asad in Mecca.
Ali MacGraw
Ali MacGraw is an actress, model, author, and animal rights activist. She was most active from 1968 to present. Ali was given the name Elizabeth Alice MacGraw on April 1st, 1939 in Pound Ridge, New York, United States.
Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar is a pop music, electronic music, folk music, classical music, and sufi rock musician. He plays Guitar, Keyboard instrument, and Vocals. He has been prominent since 2003. Ali was given the name Ali Mohammad Zafar on May 18th, 1980 in Lahore.
Ali Bongo Ondimba
Ali Bongo Ondimba is a President of Gabon and List of heads of state of Gabon. Ali was born on February 9th, 1959 in Brazzaville, French Equatorial Africa.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ali
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ali
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is a boxer. Muhammad was born on January 17th, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali is an actor. He was most prominent from 2001 to present. Mahershala was given the name Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore on February 16th, 1974 in Oakland, California, U.S. Mahershala is also known as Mahershala Karim-Ali.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a politician and author. Ayaan was given the name Ayaan Hirsi Magan on November 13th, 1969 in Mogadishu.
Tatyana Ali
Tatyana Ali is a contemporary r&b actress, model, singer, and model (people). She has had major accomplishments since 1985. Tatyana was given the name Tatyana Marisol Ali on January 24th, 1979 in , U.S. Tatyana is also known as Tatyana M. Ali.
Laila Ali
Laila Ali is a boxer. Laila was born on December 30th, 1977 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Imtiaz Ali
Imtiaz Ali is a film director, writer, and actor. His ongoing career started in 1995. Imtiaz was born on June 16th, 1971 in Jamshedpur.
- Nadia AliMusician
- Husayn Ibn Ali
- Brother AliRapping
- Tariq AliNovelist
- Hasan ibn Ali
- Hussein bin AliRoyalty
- Zine El Abidine Ben Ali2nd President of Tunisia
- Lucky AliMusician
- Moeen AliCricketer
- Javed AliMusician
- Asif AliActor
- Salim AliScientist
- Nafisa AliActor
- Ghulam AliSinger
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Ali | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 17.33% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 30.71% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 42.91% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.51% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 5.66% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.87% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Ali
People with the last name Ali are most frequently White, African American, or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
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Fun Facts about the name Ali
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| #64 | Unique Boy Names |
| #145 | Unisex Names |