How old is someone named Ali?
The average Ali is 22 years old.
Half of all living Alis are between 10 and 31.
When was Ali popular?
Most of the Alis in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2014 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 23 | 0 |
| 1930s | 50 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 65 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 166 | 110 |
| 1960s | 428 | 350 |
| 1970s | 2,519 | 2,300 |
| 1980s | 4,437 | 4,200 |
| 1990s | 8,067 | 7,800 |
| 2000s | 10,164 | 10,000 |
| 2010s | 12,144 | 12,000 |
| 2020s | 6,820 | 6,800 |
How many Alis are still alive?
About 44,000 Alis are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 45,000 babies named Ali since 1914.
Nearly every Ali ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ali?
About two in five living Alis are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 6%
- Millennial 21%
- Gen Z 37%
- Gen Alpha 35%
Is Ali an old name?
Not really. Ali is younger than 67 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ali will be 34 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Ali a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 76% of living Alis are men, and 24% are women.
The women average 27 and the men 20.
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Ali's name twin is Mika. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mika's age curve is the closest match to Ali's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Ali
How old is the average Ali?
The average Ali in the US is 22 years old. The median is 19, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ali?
About 44,000 Alis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 45,000 babies given the name since 1914.
When was the name Ali most popular?
In 2014, when about 1,300 baby boys were named Ali.
Is Ali a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 37% of living Alis, but the name spans several generations.
Is Ali a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 76% of living Alis are men, and 24% are women. The women average 27 and the men 20.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this