Alison

Pronunciation: [ AL-ihs-uhn ]

Boy Name #20,092 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alison is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AL-ihs-uhn.

Parents who love the name Alison often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,092
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Alistair #910 Alister #1650

Nicknames

Ali Aly Aliie Alisie

Also a Girl Name

Alison is also used as a girl name, ranked #465.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alison

Is Alison a boy or girl name?

Alison is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20092. As a girl name, it is ranked #465. Alison is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Alison?

Alison is pronounced AL-ihs-uhn.

How popular is the name Alison?

Alison is currently ranked #20092 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Alison?

Common nicknames for Alison include Ali, Aly, Aliie, and Alisie.

Is Alison a common or rare name?

Alison is an uncommon name, ranked #20092 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alison

Alison is a boy name .

Is Alison a boy or girl name? Alison is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,092 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #465. Alison is more commonly used as a girl name.

Alison is currently ranked #20,092 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Alison include Ali, Aly, Aliie, and Alisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Alison include Alistair, Alister . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.