Alioune

A boys’ name of Wolof origin, meaning noble one; esteemed.

Babies a year
6
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Alioune by the numbers

Alioune was given to 6 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 11 babies in 2003, making it a 2000s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Alioune. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Aliouthe most high; a form of Ali7 in the US (2017)

Sounds like Alioune

Names that are said the same way as Alioune, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.

  • Alyan6 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Alihan4 in England and Wales (2025)

Other names that mean nobility

Like Alioune, each of these has nobility in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
  • Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
  • Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
  • Patrickof noble birth; patrician375 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Aryanoble; honorable; aryan2,201 in the US (2017)
  • Bryanhigh, noble; a form of Brian1,827 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean praise

Like Alioune, each of these has praise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Sebastianvenerable, revered10,149 in the US (2017)
  • Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
  • Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
  • Austingreat; venerable; a form of augustus5,161 in the US (2017)
  • Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)

Names about as common as Alioune

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