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Alister

Pronunciation: [ AL-ihst-er ]

Girl Name #41,238 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alister is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AL-ihst-er.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#41,238
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ali Aly Aliie Alisie

Also a Boy Name

Alister is also used as a boy name, ranked #1650.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alister

Is Alister a boy or girl name?
Alister is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #41238. As a boy name, it is ranked #1650. Alister is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Alister?
Alister is pronounced AL-ihst-er.
How popular is the name Alister?
Alister is currently ranked #41238 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Alister?
Common nicknames for Alister include Ali, Aly, Aliie, and Alisie.
Is Alister a common or rare name?
Alister is an uncommon name, ranked #41238 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.

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