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Aliou

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Pronounced ah-lee-OO /ˌɑ.liˈu/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Senegalese/Fula) form of Ali — from Arabic, 'exalted; high; sublime; noble'Low

In 30 seconds: Exalted; high; sublime: Aliou is a West African Ali. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'ah-lee-OO').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA West African (Senegalese/Fula) form of Ali — from Arabic, 'exalted; high; sublime; noble'

U.S. rank (2024)#7246 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 176

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

Aliou is a West African (Senegalese/Fula) form of Ali — from Arabic, 'exalted; high; sublime; noble'. A crisp, devout name (said 'ah-lee-OO').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, exalted-and-high at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ali means 'exalted; high; sublime; noble' in Arabic — Aliou is a West African (Senegalese/Fula) form, crisp and devout (said 'ah-lee-OO').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Ali — West African form

Variations

AliAliuAlioune

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aliou mean?

Aliou is a West African form of Ali — Arabic 'exalted; high; sublime; noble'.

How do you pronounce Aliou?

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

Is Aliou a boy or girl name?

Aliou is a boy's name.

How popular is Aliou?

Aliou is a rare name in the U.S.