Alis
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Alis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 5 babies have been named Alis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,733 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,733
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Alis is also used as a girl name, ranked #5260.
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About the Name Alis
Alis is a boy name .
Is Alis a boy or girl name? Alis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,733 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,260. Alis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alis is currently ranked #42,733 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Alis include Ali, Alijah, Alistair, Alister, Alias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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