Father's surname
Baby names that go with Alih
high, exalted, noble (Arabic)
Alih is rank #586 among Filipino surnames (15,208 people, arabic / filipino origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#586
People
15,208
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic / Filipino
Historical layer
Islamic Mindanao
Where it is common
Mindanao
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
high, exalted, noble (Arabic)
The surname Alih is derived from the Arabic name 'Ali' (meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime'). In the Philippines, it is predominantly used by Bangsamoro communities, particularly among the Tausug, Sama, and Yakan peoples of the Sulu Archipelago and Zamboanga Peninsula.
Alih is a regional Philippine spelling and adaptation of the Arabic given name Ali, commonly used as a hereditary surname among Muslim ethnolinguistic groups in the southern Philippines.
Arabic 80%
Filipino 20%
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M
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Watch stacked sounds with
H
First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
A two- or three-syllable first name provides a balanced cadence with this short, gentle surname.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Alih.
Best boy names for Alih
Christian
90
Biblical / English · follower of Christ (Latin) · PSA #10
Jonathan
90
Biblical / English · Yahweh has given (Hebrew) · PSA #15
Mohammad
90
Arabic · praiseworthy (Arabic) · PSA #422
Reynaldo
89
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Emmanuel
89
Biblical / Spanish · God is with us (Hebrew) · PSA #78
Benjamin
89
Biblical / English · son of the right hand (Hebrew) · PSA #85
John Michael
89
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious; who is like… · PSA #86
Salvador
89
Spanish / Biblical · savior (Spanish) · PSA #115
Ferdinand
89
Other / English · daring voyager or brave in journey… · PSA #123
Jefferson
89
English · son of Jeffrey (English) · PSA #141
Roderick
89
English / Other · famous ruler (Germanic) · PSA #161
Mark Joseph
89
Biblical / English · Mark (consecrated to Mars, Latin)… · PSA #163
John Patrick
89
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #221
Frederick
89
English / Other · peaceful ruler (Germanic) · PSA #223
John Vincent
89
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #234
Cristopher
89
English / Other · bearer of Christ (Greek) · PSA #258
John Kenneth
89
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #262
John Lester
89
English / Biblical · John means 'Yahweh is gracious'… · PSA #340
Michael John
89
English / Biblical · 'Who is like God?' (Michael) and… · PSA #356
Mark Lester
89
English / Biblical · Mark: dedicated to Mars (Latin)… · PSA #382
Mark Vincent
89
English / Biblical · Mark (consecrated to Mars) +… · PSA #389
Benedict
89
English / Spanish · blessed (Latin) · PSA #408
John Joseph
89
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (John) and He… · PSA #477
Jhon Michael
89
Biblical / English · 'Yahweh is gracious' (Jhon) and… · PSA #478
Jeremiah
89
Biblical / English · Yahweh will exalt (Hebrew) · PSA #482
Mark Kevin
89
English / Biblical · Dedicated to Mars (Latin/English)… · PSA #498
Manuel
88
Spanish / Biblical · God is with us (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #40
Fernando
88
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Daniel
88
Biblical / English · God is my judge (Hebrew) · PSA #45
Wilfredo
88
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo
88
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Virgilio
88
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
John Carlo
88
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Gabriel
88
Biblical / Spanish · God is my strength (Hebrew) · PSA #119
Bernardo
88
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio
88
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Crisanto
88
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Norberto
88
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado
88
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Florencio
88
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Best girl names for Alih
Jennifer
90
English / Other · fair one or white enchantress… · PSA #4
Jocelyn
89
English / Other · member of the Gauts tribe… · PSA #1
Maricel
89
Spanish / Filipino · combination of Maria (beloved or… · PSA #2
Evelyn
89
English / Other · desired or wished-for child… · PSA #5
Mary Grace
89
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine
89
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane
89
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Remedios
89
Spanish · remedies or cures (Spanish) · PSA #87
Milagros
89
Spanish · miracles (Spanish) · PSA #95
Lilibeth
89
English / Biblical · Pledged to God / blend of Lily and… · PSA #122
Julie Ann
89
English / Biblical · youthful (Latin via English) and… · PSA #125
Maricris
89
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria and Cristina… · PSA #135
Salvacion
89
Spanish / Biblical · salvation (Spanish) · PSA #156
Baby Girl
89
English / Filipino · female infant (English) · PSA #176
Mary Jean
89
English / Biblical · Mary (beloved/wished-for child… · PSA #183
Mercedes
89
Spanish · mercies (Spanish) · PSA #224
Concepcion
89
Spanish / Biblical · conception (Spanish, referring to… · PSA #231
Maribeth
89
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (beloved or… · PSA #277
Jennelyn
89
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #326
Bernadeth
89
Other / Filipino · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #356
Cherry Ann
89
English / Biblical · Beloved fruit and grace (English /… · PSA #374
Maritess
89
Filipino / Spanish · Combination of Maria… · PSA #390
Jennylyn
89
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #421
Trinidad
89
Spanish / Biblical · trinity (Spanish) · PSA #435
Jennilyn
89
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #449
Mary Ann
88
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #7
Marilyn
88
English · Blend of Mary (beloved/bitter) and… · PSA #12
Marites
88
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #15
Catherine
88
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Marivic
88
Filipino / Spanish · Combination of Maria… · PSA #37
Jonalyn
88
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #43
Corazon
88
Spanish · heart (Spanish), referring to the… · PSA #47
Mary Rose
88
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Marjorie
88
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Maribel
88
Spanish / Biblical · Combination of Maria… · PSA #58
Jovelyn
88
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #69
Kimberly
88
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Roselyn
88
English · Rose (English/Latin), combined… · PSA #71
Geraldine
88
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Rochelle
88
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Best mother's maiden surnames for Alih
Reverse search: which middle names go with Alih?
dela Cruz Alih
88
625,640 people · Spanish / Biblical
Gonzales Alih
88
293,787 people · Spanish
Fernandez Alih
88
269,820 people · Spanish
de Guzman Alih
88
249,319 people · Spanish
Martinez Alih
88
143,359 people · Spanish
Rodriguez Alih
88
143,072 people · Spanish
Hernandez Alih
88
135,744 people · Spanish
Ramirez Alih
88
131,829 people · Spanish
Morales Alih
88
129,957 people · Spanish
Gutierrez Alih
88
103,352 people · Spanish
Salvador Alih
88
103,117 people · Spanish / Biblical
Salazar Alih
88
99,921 people · Spanish / Other
Jimenez Alih
88
93,181 people · Spanish
Rosales Alih
88
89,334 people · Spanish
Manuel Alih
88
88,253 people · Spanish / Biblical
Enriquez Alih
88
85,552 people · Spanish
de Jesus Alih
88
79,480 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Alih
87
211,405 people · Spanish
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About the surname Alih
Is Alih a last name or a maiden name?
Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.
How do I pick a first name that goes with Alih?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Alih as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.