Declining since 2003, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Alioune since 1996
Babies named Alioune per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Alioune last appeared in the U.S. Social Security data for newborns in 2025, when it ranked 12,008th and was given to roughly 1 in every 341,615 boys. Its highest U.S. rank was in 2003 (peak year), and usage has been gradually falling since then, reflecting a pattern common among names that are strongly tied to immigrant communities. The name is a West African variant of Ali, rooted in Arabic and widespread among Wolof- and Fula-speaking Muslim populations. While it has never ranked in the U.S. top 1,000, its persistent presence since 1996 shows a steady, if small, cultural footprint as families maintain ties to Senegalese and Malian heritage. No single U.S. state stands out as a top state for Alioune, suggesting it is distributed across the country rather than concentrated in one region.
Alioune is a West African given name, common in Senegal, Mali, and Mauritania, derived from the Arabic ʿAlī (علي) via the Wolof and Fula languages. It means 'exalted' or 'sublime,' sharing its root with Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. The name has been popular among Muslim families in the Sahel region for centuries, often given to honor the Prophet's family or to express religious devotion.
“Alioune” around the world
Where Alioune lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Youne
Variants: Alioun, Aliyoun, Alyoune
Sibling names for Alioune
Names that share Alioune's style, for a brother or sister.
