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Alieu

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-lee-OO /ɑ.liˈu/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Gambian/Mandinka) form of Ali — from the Arabic, 'exalted; high; noble'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Exalted; noble: Alieu is a West African form of Ali. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-lee-OO').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA West African (Gambian/Mandinka) form of Ali — from the Arabic, 'exalted; high; noble'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8315 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 225

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319972024

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

Alieu is a West African (Gambian/Mandinka) form of Ali — from the Arabic, 'exalted; high; noble' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-lee-OO').

In the U.S. it appears in Gambian and West African families. Rare, exalted at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ali means 'exalted; high; noble' in Arabic — Alieu is a West African (Gambian) form, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-lee-OO').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Ali — routes layered

Variations

AliAliouAliu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alieu mean?

Alieu is a West African form of Ali — Arabic 'exalted; high; noble'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alieu?

It's said ah-lee-OO /ɑ.liˈu/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Alieu a boy or girl name?

Alieu is a boy's name.

How popular is Alieu?

Alieu is a very rare name in the U.S.

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