Alius

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Pronounced AH-lee-us /ˈɑ.li.əs/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Elias ('the Lord is my God', Hebrew) and the Latin alius, 'another/other'; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Elias/Alis echo: Alius. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'AH-lee-us').

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Origin LowAmerican, Latin

MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Elias ('the Lord is my God', Hebrew) and the Latin alius, 'another/other'; no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8986 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 90

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

Alius is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously echoing Elias ('the Lord is my God', Hebrew) and the Latin alius, 'another/other' (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'AH-lee-us').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alius is a modern name, variously echoing Elias ('the Lord is my God') and the Latin alius, 'another' — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'AH-lee-us').

Overall data confidence 24%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

EliasAlisAlious

Nicknames

Ali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alius mean?

Alius variously echoes Elias ('the Lord is my God') and the Latin alius ('another'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Alius?

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

Is Alius a boy or girl name?

Alius is a boy's name.

How popular is Alius?

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