Ali is one of the most celebrated and beloved Muslim baby boy names in the world, meaning high, exalted, supreme, and one who is elevated in character and status. Ali ibn Abi Talib — the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), husband of the Prophet’s daughter Fatima, and the fourth Caliph of Islam — is one of the most revered figures in all of Islamic history. His name has become synonymous with courage, justice, wisdom, generosity, and devotion to Allah and the Prophet. Ali is also one of the names of Allah — Al-Ali means the Most High — making this a name of extraordinary spiritual elevation. For Muslim families across all traditions — Sunni and Shia alike — naming a son Ali is one of the greatest honours, connecting the child to the legacy of one of Islam’s most beloved and respected figures and to the exalted nature of Allah Himself.