Noble or high, exalted
As a diminutive of Alice or Alison, it stems from Germanic roots meaning noble. In an Arabic context, it is a variant transcription of Ali, meaning high or exalted. It is also frequently used as a short form for names like Alexandra or Alyssa.
Less common today
Aly isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,419 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic gold medalist gymnast
Singer and actress from Aly & AJ
Socialite and United Nations representative
