Ally

Ally Meaning & Origin

About Ally
The surname Ally is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ailpe," meaning "rock" or "cliff." It is a topographic surname, typically given to someone who lived near a prominent rock or cliff formation. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or steadfast personality, likening them to the stability and durability of a rock.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ally is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ally: 1,653
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,142
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ally based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ally is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ally in braille

How to sign the name Ally using Sign Language

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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