Ally
Pronunciation: [ AL-eye ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ally first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 17 babies have been named Ally in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ally is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,022 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,022
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Ally is also used as a girl name, ranked #1886.
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About the Name Ally
Ally is a boy name .
Is Ally a boy or girl name? Ally is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,022 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,886. Ally is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ally is currently ranked #15,022 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ally include Allen, Allan, Allister . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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