Ally Boy

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAL-ee / /ˈæli/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

Noble (English); God is my light (Hebrew)

Historical & Cultural Background

In English, Ally is often derived from the name Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people.' In Hebrew, it is a diminutive of names like Alon or Eli, which convey a sense of divine light and guidance.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Al
  • Aly

International Variants

  • Alí (Spanish)
  • Ali (Arabic)
  • Aly (Polish)

Famous people named Ally

Ally McBeal — fictional character.

Fictional characters named Ally

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ally was first seen in the United States in 1996. Ally has ranked as high as #1353 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Ally has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ally

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19965
20075
20247