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The baby name Ally is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæli/ (AL-ee).

Ally is English, French, Germanic, Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, French, Germanic, Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈæli/ (AL-ee)

What is the meaning of the name Ally ?

The baby name Ally is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæli/ (AL-ee).

Ally is English, French, Germanic, Greek in Origin.

Ally is an English nickname-turned-given name drawn from several sources. Most commonly it shortens Alice/Alison (from Old French Aalis, ultimately Germanic Adalheidis "noble kind"), and Alexandra (Greek Alexandros "defender of people"); it also serves for Alyssa (linked to the alyssum flower) and Alana. In Scotland and parts of Ireland, Ally appears as a familiar form for male names such as Alistair and Alan, giving it occasional unisex use.

As a pet form, Ally is attested in Britain from the 18th and 19th centuries; it began standing alone more often in the late 20th century, rising in English-speaking countries and peaking in the 1990s–2000s, helped by pop culture (for example, Ally McBeal). Common spellings include Allie, Alli, Ali, Alley, and Allee; longer related forms span Alice, Alison/Allison, Alicia, Alisa, Alexandra, Aleksandra, Alessandra, and Alyssa. Meanings reflect its roots: "noble," "defender," and floral associations.

Ally has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ally

Ally Sheedy Actor · Born 1962 · United States Ally Sheedy is an American actor best known for her role as Allison Reynolds in the classic 1985 film 'The Breakfast Club'. She also starred in 'St. Elmo's Fire' and 'WarGames', making her a prominent figure in 1980s cinema. Ally Walker Actor · Born 1961 · United States Ally Walker is an American actress best known for her role in Profiler. She made her TV debut on the soap Santa Barbara in 1988, then went on to star in True Blue and Moon Over Miami. Ally Maki Actor · Born 1986 · United States Ally Maki is an American actor best known for her role as Jess Kato in the TV series 'Wrecked'. She has also voiced Giggle McDimples in the animated film 'Toy Story 4'. Born in 1986, she continues to make her mark in both television and film.

Ally – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
KH Girls 0 #6 1 148
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
BI 0 #12 1 425
HT 0 #12 1 399
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
BW 0 #19 1 960
MV 0 #19 1 644
BI Boys 0 #29 15 917
BN 0 #29 4 2,297
NA 0 #30 4 2,537
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
MO 0 #47 6 2,706
MV Boys 0 #74 6 3,375
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
TW 0 #88 13 4,523
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #107 8 5,459
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
BN Boys 0 #123 11 6,332
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
MU 0 #131 7 3,613
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
BW Boys 0 #140 10 4,685
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
BW Girls 0 #148 4 4,216
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
Sweden Girls 2022 #155 25 1,568
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
MU Boys 0 #170 219 8,477
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
LT Girls 0 #199 2 1,904
NA Girls 0 #200 25 7,146
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
JM Girls 0 #212 48 7,507
NA Boys 0 #212 24 6,830
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
MO Girls 0 #217 35 7,056
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
TW Girls 0 #225 52 8,139
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #228 4 3,559
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
SG 0 #244 26 11,010
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
EC Girls 0 #255 4 3,650
Canada Girls 2024 #268 18 2,795
MY 0 #268 63 12,352
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
CN Girls 0 #275 75 8,829
HK 0 #288 61 8,483
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
HK Girls 0 #304 384 16,104
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
CN Boys 0 #324 8 9,639
DK Girls 0 #324 6 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #325 8 5,862
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
Canada Boys 2017 #331 5 2,609
CZ Girls 0 #331 11 5,378
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
PH Girls 0 #357 34 13,098
PL Girls 0 #357 8 5,096
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
YE 0 #367 15 8,639
PH Boys 0 #368 16 11,440
OM Girls 0 #377 20 15,987
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
France Girls 2021 #384 22 3,185
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
ZA 0 #406 42 14,421
EG 0 #408 5 6,387
Austria Girls 0 #411 10 1,885
France Boys 2011 #413 3 2,819
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
SD Boys 0 #417 29 10,523
CL 0 #427 8 6,867
MX 0 #439 7 8,339
SG Girls 0 #440 148 18,916
PT Girls 0 #441 11 7,952
ZA Boys 0 #465 1,176 25,619
RU Girls 0 #471 28 11,913
PA Girls 0 #472 10 9,861
CR Girls 0 #489 44 11,342
IQ Girls 0 #489 16 11,303
UY Girls 0 #491 20 6,731
GT Girls 0 #494 12 7,500
MY Girls 0 #498 590 24,821
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
KW Girls 0 #502 14 19,177
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
IR Girls 0 #521 10 8,334
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
AE Girls 0 #529 25 20,968
CM Girls 0 #531 10 11,671
BH 0 #543 11 17,937
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
HK Boys 0 #549 9 12,905
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
IL Girls 0 #608 10 11,648
IN Girls 0 #622 10 13,121
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
BO Girls 0 #647 5 9,488
LB 0 #647 12 13,263
QA Boys 0 #658 50 18,093
SG Boys 0 #679 19 17,960
IT 0 #681 34 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #689 9 13,071
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
SY 0 #718 11 11,684
BR Boys 0 #740 12 12,213
KW Boys 0 #753 17 18,755
NG Girls 0 #755 32 15,093
OM Boys 0 #757 125 17,948
CL Girls 0 #776 76 14,098
Germany Girls 0 #786 53 4,949
United States Girls 2024 #811 106 8,487
EG Boys 0 #822 65 15,035
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
MY Boys 0 #885 228 25,439
United States Boys 2024 #886 7 7,044
NG Boys 0 #895 57 16,906
PE Girls 0 #900 44 14,861
SA Girls 0 #903 33 25,931
BR Girls 0 #904 38 12,708
ZA Girls 0 #907 235 25,928
NL Boys 0 #918 34 5,873
NL Girls 0 #921 35 5,933
PE Boys 0 #921 6 14,506
Spain Girls 0 #927 57 5,561
EG Girls 0 #946 14 14,742
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
AE Boys 0 #1,023 70 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,029 50 16,140
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
MX Girls 0 #1,077 107 17,781
MA 0 #1,108 21 20,986
DZ 0 #1,142 35 20,130
TR 0 #1,183 29 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,194 254 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,432 40 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,514 101 28,008

Ally is popular in 88 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
Ireland
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
France

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People also ask about Ally

Ally is predominantly a girl's name.
Ally is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈæli/ (AL-ee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Allie, Alli, Aly, Ali, Alley and Allee.
Yes, very popular — Ally ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Ally ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Ally's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 3 notable people named Ally are in our database, including Ally Sheedy (Actor), Ally Walker (Actor), Ally Maki (Actor).