Noble or path
As a given name, Alley is often a diminutive of Alexandra or Alice, meaning noble. It also functions as a topographic English surname referring to a narrow passage or path. While more commonly seen as a nickname, it has a distinct, casual charm as a standalone first name.
Less common today
Alley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,709 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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