Find out how popular the first name Aley has been for the last 23 years (from 1987 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aley by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Aley is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 85% of people named Aley being female.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Aley.

The history of the first name Aley

The name Aley has its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the word "ali" meaning "high" or "exalted." It is believed to have been in use in the Middle East and parts of North Africa since ancient times, with roots tracing back to the 7th century CE or earlier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aley can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, where it appears as a variation of the name Ali, referring to Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. Ali is revered as one of the most important figures in Islamic history and is considered the first Imam by Shia Muslims.

In the 9th century, an Arab scholar named Aley ibn Isa al-Jahiz was born in Basra, modern-day Iraq. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of Arabic literature and is considered one of the greatest writers and thinkers of the Abbasid era.

During the 12th century, Aley ibn Ahmad al-Razi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer, made significant advancements in the study of trigonometry and developed methods for solving complex equations. His works were widely influential in the Islamic world and beyond.

In the 14th century, an Ottoman Turkish military commander named Aley Pasha served under Sultan Murad II and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans.

Another notable figure bearing the name Aley was Aley ibn Ridwan, a 12th-century Egyptian physician and philosopher who wrote extensively on medicine, philosophy, and astronomy. His works were widely studied in the medieval Islamic world and helped shape the development of medical knowledge during that time.

While the name Aley has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting the diverse connections and influences across different civilizations throughout history.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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