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Alli
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Pronounced AL-ee /ˈæl.i/High
Meaning: Pet form of Allison/Alice — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Medium
In 30 seconds: Friendly and sweet: Alli pets Allison/Alice — 'noble'. Cheerful, breezy, and warm.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningPet form of Allison/Alice — from Germanic adal, 'noble'
U.S. rank (2025)#6339 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,805
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
Alli is a pet form of Allison or Alice — from Germanic adal, 'noble'. A cheerful, friendly, breezy nickname-name; the -i styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly on its own. Rare, noble at the root, and cheerful.
Did you know? Alice/Allison comes from Germanic adal, 'noble' — Alli is their cheerful, friendly nickname.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Alice — root etymology
Variations
AllyAllieAllison
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Alli mean?
Alli pets Allison/Alice — 'noble'.
How do you pronounce Alli?
It's said AL-ee /ˈæl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Alli a boy or girl name?
Alli is a girl's name.
How popular is Alli?
Alli is a rare name on its own in the U.S.