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Summary

The name Ali has Arabic origins and means 'exalted' or 'noble'. It has evolved from the Arabic 'aliyy' and retains its form in both Classical and Modern Arabic. The name is linked to significant historical figures in Islam, contributing to its noble traits and positive image. It has no biblical background but is widely respected in various cultures.

The name Ali is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ali has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ali' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5519th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3273rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1801st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 699th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 497th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 381st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 320th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10394th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1740th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 832nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 912th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1621st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ali' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.