Aly
A diminutive of the female given name Alison, Alyssa, or Alexandra.
Every Aly since 1951 — 2,197 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aly
Aly is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,716 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 2,197 American babies have been named Aly — about 68% girls and 32% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 100 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aly stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aly year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,716 | 14 | #6,162 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,896 | 22 | #4,574 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,840 | 15 | #5,943 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2,894 | 24 | #4,309 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,158 | 18 | #5,117 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3,181 | 12 | #6,641 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,731 | 21 | #4,646 |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,007 | 19 | #4,928 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,782 | 19 | #4,944 |
| 2016 | 77 | #2,414 | 23 | #4,334 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,557 | 22 | #4,411 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,970 | 19 | #4,878 |
| 2013 | 60 | #2,839 | 11 | #7,050 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,681 | 21 | #4,538 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,911 | 18 | #4,988 |
| 2010 | 56 | #3,011 | 15 | #5,750 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,306 | 17 | #5,341 |
| 2008 | 75 | #2,511 | 19 | #4,907 |
| 2007 | 56 | #3,097 | 16 | #5,442 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,635 | 17 | #5,084 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,869 | 21 | #4,199 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,392 | 17 | #4,800 |
| 2003 | 25 | #4,949 | 21 | #3,982 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,850 | 24 | #3,557 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,630 | 24 | #3,515 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,158 | 29 | #2,996 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,686 | 14 | #4,290 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,241 | 13 | #4,177 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,809 |
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| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,488 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #3,856 |
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Famous people named Aly
- Aly Lotfy Mahmoud Politician · 1935–2018
- Aly Cissokho Soccer player · b. 1987
- Aly Michalka Actor · b. 1989
- Aly Raisman Gymnast · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aly mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Alison, Alyssa, or Alexandra.
How popular is the name Aly in 2025?
Aly ranked #3,716 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aly?
2,197 babies have been named Aly in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aly most popular?
Aly peaked in 2016, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Aly a boy or girl name?
Aly is used for both: about 68% of babies named Aly have been girls and 32% boys.
Is the name Aly rising or falling?
Aly is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aly?
Well-known people named Aly include Aly Lotfy Mahmoud (politician), Aly Cissokho (soccer player), Aly Michalka (actor).