Ally

Ally Meaning & Origin

About Ally
The name Ally is a shortened form of the name Alison or Alexandra. It is derived from the Greek name "Alexandros," meaning "defender of mankind." Ally is often associated with qualities such as strength, protection, and support. It is a name that signifies a person who is loyal, trustworthy, and always there for others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ally are female.

Ally Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.56% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A400
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L AY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈælaΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ally in Braille

Here's how to represent Ally in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ally in braille

How to Spell the Name Ally in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ally using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ally in sign language

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