Ally
a(l)-ly
US Popularity:3185
Origin:British
Meaning:Nobleness, nobility; Defending men; Elf counsel
Ally is a cute English diminutive form of many classic titles and is typically given to boys and girls. With beloved characters like Allison from The Breakfast Club and the titular role from the 90's drama Ally McBeal, Ally has been a household name for decades. Commonly associated with Alison, Alexandra, and Alice, this baby name is of French, German, and Greek origin. Derived from the Old French name Aalis, which stems from the German Adalheidis, Ally directly translates to "nobleness" and “nobility.” From the Greek Alexander, it gains the meaning “defending men,” while it signifies “elf counsel” when taken from Alfred. Whether baby is born to be a little grunge majesty or simply the main character of any story, the name Ally won't lead them astray.
How Popular Is The Name Ally?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ally is currently #2778 on The Bump
Boy:Ally is currently #1559 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ally is currently #1886 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ally is currently #3185 in U.S. births
Girl:Ally is currently #1743 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1743
in 2023
- 123
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Ally (1), April 2024
Behind the Name, Adelaide, December 2022
Name Doctor, Ally
Behind the Name, Alexander, April 2024
Behind the Name, Ally (2), January 2019
WordSense Dictionary, Ally
Name Doctor, Alfred
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