Alister
Pronunciation: [ AL-ihst-er ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,238
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Alister is also used as a boy name, ranked #1650.
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About the Name Alister
Alister is a girl name .
Is Alister a boy or girl name? Alister is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #41,238 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,650. Alister is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alister is currently ranked #41,238 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alister include Ali, Aly, Aliie, and Alisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alister include Alison, Alisson, Alisha, Alisa, Alissa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.