Aly Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-ee / ˈæliHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: exalted; English: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
Aly is often considered a diminutive of names like Alexander or Alistair. In Hebrew, it is derived from the root meaning 'to ascend' or 'to go up.' The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is used for both boys and girls, though more commonly for girls.
Trend Summary
The name Aly has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often used as a modern diminutive.
Similar Names
Variants
- Al
- Alyson
International Variants
- Ali (Arabic)
- Alyosha (Russian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aly was first seen in the United States in 1951. Aly has ranked as high as #1254 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Aly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aly (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 22 |