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Amirali

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-meer-AH-lee /ˌɑ.mɪrˈɑː.li/Medium

Meaning: A Persian compound name joining Amir ('prince; commander; leader') and Ali ('exalted; high; noble'). Ali is deeply revered in Islam as the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, the fourth caliph, and a central figure in Shia tradition — the compound is common in Iran and among Shia families, and we treat it with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Persian compound of honor: Amirali joins Amir ('prince') and Ali ('exalted') (said 'ah-meer-AH-lee'). Dignified and widely loved.
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Origin HighPersian, Arabic
MeaningA Persian compound name joining Amir ('prince; commander; leader') and Ali ('exalted; high; noble'). Ali is deeply revered in Islam as the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, the fourth caliph, and a central figure in Shia tradition — the compound is common in Iran and among Shia families, and we treat it with respect.
U.S. rank (2019)#8941 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420142019

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

Amirali is a Persian compound of Amir ('prince; commander') and Ali ('exalted; high; noble'). Ali ibn Abi Talib — cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, the fourth caliph, and central to Shia Islam — gives the second element its weight, and the compound is common in Iran and among Shia families worldwide. It is a name of honor, and we note its religious significance with respect. Rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-meer-AH-lee').

It appears rarely in the U.S., far more familiar in Iran. Rare here, dignified, and rooted.

Did you know? Amirali joins two revered names — Amir, 'prince; commander,' and Ali, 'exalted' — the latter borne by the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, a figure of the deepest importance in Shia Islam (said 'ah-meer-AH-lee').
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Amirali — Persian compound Amir + Ali; Shia significance

Variations

Amir AliAmiralyAmirali

Nicknames

AmirAli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amirali mean?

Amirali is a Persian compound of Amir ('prince; commander') and Ali ('exalted; noble') — Ali being the fourth caliph and a central figure in Shia Islam.

How do you pronounce Amirali?

It's said ah-meer-AH-lee /ˌɑ.mɪrˈɑː.li/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Amirali a boy or girl name?

Amirali is a boy's name.

How popular is Amirali?

Amirali is rare in the U.S. and far more common in Iran.

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