What is Ally short for?
Ally is short for Alexandra, Alison and Alistair. In 2025, 88 girls in the United States were given Ally as their full name, with nothing longer behind it, according to Social Security records.
The names behind Ally
Each count is the number of children given that name in the United States in 2025, from US Social Security records. A name given to fewer than five children in a year is left out of the published file.
Alexandra Greek origin
Ally from Alexandra: a warm alternative to Alex.
1,314 girls named Alexandra in 2025
Alison Germanic origin
Ally from Alison: the classic pet form.
644 girls and 5 boys named Alison in 2025
Alistair Scottish origin
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Ally from Alistair: the Scottish short form, as in footballer Ally McCoist.
265 boys named Alistair in 2025