Alli Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alli has its roots in Old German, meaning 'noble' or 'all.' It evolved from historical forms such as Alia and Ally. The name is associated with traits of friendliness and approachability. It does not have biblical relevance but gained popularity in the 20th century as a diminutive. Variants include Ally and Alison.
The name Alli is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Alli has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alli' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7673rd out of 9107 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2628th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1400th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3010th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alli' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alli"
Pronunciation
/ˈæli/
Origin
Old German
Etymology
The name Alli is derived from the Old German name 'Alia,' which means 'noble' or 'all' in reference to a quality of completeness.
Meaning
noble, all
Language Evolution
Alia, Ally, Alli
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century as a diminutive form of names like Alison or Alexandra.
Variants & Derivatives
Ally, Alice, Alison
Modern Popularity & Image
Alli is often perceived as a modern, friendly, and approachable name, popular among younger generations.
Famous People
Alli Simpson, Alli Williams
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alli"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alli"
"Alli" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7673rd of 9107 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2628th of 27321 | 687 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1400th of 35406 | 2,424 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3010th of 30306 | 665 |
Regional Popularity of "Alli" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alli" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.49% 2266th/3685 |
- |
51.96% 2699th/5194 |
58.81% 3715th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.09% 1104th/4582 |
57.22% 2955th/5164 |
17.46% 1277th/7313 |
28.86% 2154th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.54% 2850th/3984 |
- |
39.21% 2675th/6822 |
82.01% 5147th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alli"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alli" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.