Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Allie
GirlEnglish· “short for Allison or Alexandra”
- Meaning
- short for Allison or Alexandra
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- AL-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #569
- US babies 2025
- 529
- Best rank
- #134 (1883)
- Peak year
- 2010
Meaning and origin of Allie
Allie is an English name that is usually said to mean “short for Allison or Alexandra”.
Allie is a friendly short form of several names, including Allison, Alexandra, Alice and Alison. Depending on the full name, its roots can be Germanic, meaning "noble," or Greek, meaning "defender of the people." Allie has been used as a nickname for generations and is now given as an independent name, especially in the United States. It has a sweet, approachable feel and appeals to parents who prefer simple, cheerful names. If you want a more formal option later, one of the longer names can go on the certificate, with Allie used day to day.
Other spellings with the same sound: Alli, Alley, Alie.
Popularity over time
Allie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 110 different years. Its best national rank was #134 in 1883, and the most babies received it in 2010, when 1,637 were named Allie. In 2025, 529 babies were named Allie, and it ranked #569 nationally. That is 58% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #321 in 1920, #945 in 1950, #2,604 in 1980, #391 in 2000, #189 in 2010, and #569 in 2025. Of the 53,251 US girls named Allie since records began, 24% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 11,539 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Addyson, Brynn, Malia, Maci, and Haylee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Allie ranked highest in Louisiana, South Carolina, and Nebraska.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #213 | 20 |
| South Carolina | #278 | 18 |
| Nebraska | #297 | 7 |
| Alabama | #298 | 16 |
| Idaho | #310 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Allie is usually pronounced AL-ee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Alli, Alley, and Alie.
Middle names for Allie
A few middle names that flow with Allie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Allie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Allie mean?
Allie is an English name that is usually said to mean “short for Allison or Alexandra”.
What is the origin of the name Allie?
Allie has English roots. Allie is a friendly short form of several names, including Allison, Alexandra, Alice and Alison.
Is Allie a popular name?
Yes. Allie ranked #569 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Allie a boy or girl name?
Allie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Allie?
Allie is usually pronounced AL-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings