Ali \a-li\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Ali), is pronounced AL-ee. It is of Arabic origin, and the meaning of Ali is "exalted". In English, Ali is used as a nickname of Allie, Alexandra and names beginning with Al-. Actress Ali McGraw.

For more information, see also related names Alice and Alberta.

Baby names that sound like Ali are Aili, Alie, Alli, Al, Ala, Alia and Eli. Other similar baby names are Adi, Agi, Aki, Alfi, Aliz, Alis, Ami and Ari.