Ali
high, exalted, noble (Arabic)
Ali is a arabic boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 496, with 13,213 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
high, exalted, noble (Arabic)
Ali is a traditional Arabic given name used extensively across the Islamic world. In the Philippines, it is especially common among Muslim communities in Mindanao and the Bangsamoro region. It has also gained broader national familiarity due to global cultural figures such as boxer Muhammad Ali.
Derived from the Arabic root 'a-l-w, meaning 'high', 'exalted', or 'noble'. It is a prominent traditional name in Islam, being the name of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth caliph and cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad.
Name character
In the Philippines
Widely used as a standalone name in Muslim Filipino families and sometimes given as a first name in broader Philippine contexts inspired by global celebrity or short, modern naming preferences.
Related forms
- علي Arabic
- Ali Turkish
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Ali with common surname pairs
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How do I use Ali with two Filipino surnames?
Ali is the given name. The full name is Ali + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Ali a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Ali is number 496, with 13,213 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.