boys' name 1997–2025

Ali

Ali is making a comeback — from #99 in 1997 to #74 in 2025.

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#74 ranked in 2025
284 registrations in 2025
4,598 total 1997–2025

Popularity over the years

That's a jump of 25 positions. Registrations grew from 85 to 284 (+234%).

Peak popularity: 2025 (284 registrations, ranked #74).

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Peak 2025 · 284
Low 1997 · 85
Years tracked 27

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By state & territory — 2025

How often Ali was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Ali popularity by state — 2025Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 132 (rank #58)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 19 (rank #100)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: 133 (rank #47)Western Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Ali — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in Victoria (133 babies) , least popular in South Australia (19).

Victoria
133 #47
New South Wales
132 #58
South Australia
19 #100
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
Queensland
Tasmania
Western Australia

In 2025: 284 babies named Ali across 3 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Ali?
Between 1997 and 2025, Ali was registered for 4,598 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Ali a popular name in Australia?
In 2025, Ali ranked #74 among boys' names in Australia, with 284 registrations.