High, exalted, or sublime
Alieu is a West African variant of the Arabic name Ali. It is particularly common in the Gambia and Senegal, reflecting the spread of Islamic naming traditions through the region. The name signifies a high social or spiritual standing.
About 11 boys were named Alieu in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Gambian professional footballer
Gambian historian and politician
Gambian professional winger
