Aali
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "high" or "sublime".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Aali. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aali today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aali births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aali. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aali. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#10,645
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Aali: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aali by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aali during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aali
The name Aali is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It is a variation of the name Ali, which holds deep cultural and religious significance in the Islamic tradition.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aali can be found in ancient Islamic texts and historical records. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "Aly," meaning "elevated" or "exalted." This connection suggests that the name Aali was initially associated with nobility, respect, and high status.
In the 7th century CE, the name Aali gained prominence due to its association with Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. Ali ibn Abi Talib was revered as the fourth caliph of Islam and played a significant role in the early years of the Islamic faith. His name, Ali, and its variations, including Aali, became widely used among Muslims as a way to honor his legacy.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aali. One prominent example is Aali Qushji (1403-1474), a renowned Persian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was known for his work on the planetary models and the development of observational instruments.
Another influential figure was Aali Adil Shah II (1558-1626), the Sultan of Bijapur in the Deccan region of India. He was a patron of art and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of several iconic monuments, including the Gol Gumbaz, one of the largest domes in the world.
In the literary realm, Aali Sirhindi (1564-1624) was a celebrated Sufi poet and scholar from the Mughal Empire. His works, written in Persian, explored themes of spirituality, love, and devotion, and he is remembered as one of the most influential figures in the Naqshbandi Sufi order.
Aali Sher Qani (1776-1854) was a renowned Afghan poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the development of Pashto literature. His poetic works, which often celebrated Afghan culture and traditions, earned him widespread recognition and respect throughout the region.
Lastly, Aali Mustunji (1858-1922) was an Indian businessman and philanthropist from the Parsi community. He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and charitable organizations, leaving a lasting impact on the socio-economic landscape of his time.
These examples illustrate the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Aali, which has been borne by influential figures across various fields, including astronomy, literature, politics, and philanthropy.
People
Aali + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aali as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aali: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aali?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aali going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Aali a common name?
We classify Aali as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aali most popular?
The single biggest year for Aali was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aali is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aali in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aali a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aali in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aali still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aali in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aali can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Aali?
Want to know how many people share the name Aali? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.