Ali Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ali Name at a Glance

Name	Ali
Meaning	Variant of Ali: Excellent. Noble. Early Imam (Leader) of Islam..
Origin	Muslim
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ali Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ali means “Variant of Ali: Excellent. Noble. Early Imam (Leader) of Islam”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ali Name Origin

Our database records Ali under Muslim origin. Browse more Muslim baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ali a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ali is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ali

When considering Ali for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.