Ali
5 countries#306 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ali was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
44,888 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #306 · peaked in 2014 with 1,251 births
Most common in: California, Michigan, New York, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
29,201 births recorded 1901–2022 · currently #83 · peaked in 2022 with 827 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10,863 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #173 · peaked in 2010 with 522 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
10,072 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #141 · peaked in 2010 with 484 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
722 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #132 · peaked in 2025 with 34 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
69 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2023 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ali’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #359 | — |
| 2007 | #386 | ↓27 |
| 2008 | #398 | ↓12 |
| 2009 | #371 | ↑27 |
| 2010 | #357 | ↑14 |
| 2011 | #372 | ↓15 |
| 2012 | #352 | ↑20 |
| 2013 | #351 | ↑1 |
| 2014 | #334 | ↑17 |
| 2015 | #325 | ↑9 |
| 2016 | #322 | ↑3 |
| 2017 | #310 | ↑12 |
| 2018 | #310 | — |
| 2019 | #314 | ↓4 |
| 2020 | #324 | ↓10 |
| 2021 | #339 | ↓15 |
| 2022 | #301 | ↑38 |
| 2023 | #311 | ↓10 |
| 2024 | #323 | ↓12 |
| 2025 | #306 | ↑17 |
Frequently asked questions about Ali
Is Ali a popular name?
Yes — Ali currently ranks #306 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ali more common for boys or girls?
Ali is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ali most popular?
Ali peaked in 2014 in United States, with 1,251 recorded births that year.
Is Ali rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ali’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3264 in 1914 to #306 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ali?
At least 84,952 babies have been recorded with the name Ali across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ali popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ali appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ali?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ali include Angelo, Luciano, Remington, Dante.
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