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Alii
♂ Boy
How to Pronounce Alii
Pronounced ah-LEE-ee /ɑˈli.i/Medium
Meaning: From the Hawaiian ali'i, 'a chief; royalty; a noble/monarch'Low
In 30 seconds: A chief; royalty; a noble: Alii is Hawaiian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-LEE-ee').
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian ali'i, 'a chief; royalty; a noble/monarch'
U.S. rank (2025)#10752 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 79
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Alii comes from the Hawaiian ali'i, 'a chief; royalty; a noble/monarch'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-LEE-ee').
In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, a-chief at the root, and lyrical.
Did you know? Alii (ali'i) means 'a chief; royalty; a noble' in Hawaiian — a lyrical, dignified name (said 'ah-LEE-ee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Alii — Hawaiian etymology
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Alii mean?
Alii (ali'i) is Hawaiian for 'a chief; royalty; a noble/monarch'.
How do you pronounce Alii?
It's said ah-LEE-ee /ɑˈli.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Alii a boy or girl name?
Alii is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls).
How popular is Alii?
Alii is a very rare name in the U.S.