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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ally — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Allure|Allyana
Celtic◈ Unisex · 46% boy · 54% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Ally

◈

AL-ee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#1876
↓ Fading
Girl
#1876
Popularity score: 24
↓ Fading
Peak
#1372 in 2020
5yr
-128 ranks
Velocity
-128
Birth frequency
2.9 per 100,000 births
Boy
#9915
Popularity score: 7
→ Stable
Peak
#9915 in 2024
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19962024

Rank #9915 · Falling since 1996

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Ally

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9915

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1876 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Ally

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1876

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-128 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Ally scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
UnisexModernNicknameFriendlyShort2-syllableApproachableContemporaryScottish influence
Character
defender of others
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Allys

competitivededicatedcollaborativecreativeversatile
STRONG
High confidence

Ally is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1876 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -128 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1876 · rare
Ally at a Glance
Meaning:Noble and bright. A diminutive of Alexandra or Alison, combining the Greek 'alek' (defender) with English nickname tradition.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Middle English
Peak rank:#1372 in 2020
5yr change:-128 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #1876 · Boy #9915
Notable bearers
Ally McCoist
Scottish footballer and broadcaster
Ally Sheedy
Actor (stage/film career began presenting as male-identifying in roles)
Ally Brooke
Singer, Fifth Harmony member
Ally Lotti
Social media personality and model
Similar Sound
AllieAliOllie◈Aly◈EllieAbby
Similar Style
Casey◈Riley◈Morgan◈Drew◈Jamie◈Quinn◈
Works well with
Casey◈Riley◈Morgan◈Finley◈Avery◈Parker◈Blake◈Jordan◈
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→ Stable
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ally illustration
Name Intelligence
Ally · Overview
Summary

Ally is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1876 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 43/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
46% boy · 54% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Playful character
Ally carries a warm, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 128 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
ally.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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