The nameAliou
Aliou is a West African boy's name, a form of Ali.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Ali, it comes from the Arabic ali, "high, noble".
Origin
Arabic, through West African languages (Senegal, Guinea, Mali).
History
In France it has been given since the 1970s and has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Famous people named Aliou
- Aliou Cissé, Senegalese footballer and coach
Popularity of the name Aliou
Aliou in France
Aliou was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 270 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Aliou. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Aliou in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 39 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aliou mean?
Like Ali, it comes from the Arabic ali, "high, noble".
What is the origin of the name Aliou?
Arabic, through West African languages (Senegal, Guinea, Mali).
Is Aliou a girl's or a boy's name?
Aliou is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Aliou?
Aliou Cissé, Senegalese footballer and coach.