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Alie

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-lee /ˈɑː.li/Medium

Meaning: Alie reads as a spelling of Ali, from Arabic 'exalted; noble; high,' also common in West Africa (e.g. Sierra Leone, Gambia). It can additionally serve as a short form. The exact route here is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm short name: Alie reads as a form of Ali, 'exalted; noble' (said 'AH-lee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningAlie reads as a spelling of Ali, from Arabic 'exalted; noble; high,' also common in West Africa (e.g. Sierra Leone, Gambia). It can additionally serve as a short form. The exact route here is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12391 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 83

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alie reads as a spelling of Ali, from Arabic 'exalted; noble; high,' widely used in West African countries such as Sierra Leone and the Gambia. It also works as a short form. The route here is uncertain, which we note (said 'AH-lee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, warm, and Ali-rooted.

Did you know? Alie is a spelling of Ali — 'exalted; noble' in Arabic — and is common in West Africa; a soft, friendly form whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AH-lee').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Alie — Form of Ali; Arabic 'exalted; noble'; West African use; routes uncertain

Variations

AliAlyAliou

Nicknames

AlLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alie mean?

Alie reads as a form of Ali, Arabic for 'exalted; noble'; it is also common in West Africa. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Alie?

It's said AH-lee /ˈɑː.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alie a boy or girl name?

Alie is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Alie?

Alie is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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