Alister
Pronunciation: [ AL-ihst-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alister first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 5 babies have been named Alister in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alister is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,238 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,238
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"pleasant wood by the lake"
#41,143 in US
Cornish origin
"saint of Zennor (title meaning)"
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#41,284 in US
French origin
"lark (a songbird)"
#41,319 in US
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"dark, black (complexion or hair)"
#41,296 in US
Latin cancellarius origin
"keeper of records, secretary"
#41,046 in US
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#41,074 in US
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"victory, fresh start"
#41,380 in US
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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, Alis, Alisy, Alisie, Ter, Tery, Terie, Aly, Alie, and Alikins. 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.
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