What is the origin of the name Alias?

Alias is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Alias?

Alias is currently ranked #1888 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alias?

Alias is pronounced AY-lee-əs.

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Alias

AY-lee-əs

Alias is a boy’s name of Latin origin, meaning “A Latin name meaning "another name" or "otherwise called". It suggests a dual identity or a different persona.”. It currently ranks #1888 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2023.

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OriginLatin

What Alias Means

“A Latin name meaning "another name" or "otherwise called". It suggests a dual identity or a different persona.”

The Story of Alias

This name is for a child who will be known by many names, but this is the one that will define them all.

Alias, with its Latin roots meaning 'another name' or 'otherwise called,' carries an inherent intrigue. It surfaced in record-keeping in the late 20th century, not as a common given name, but as a whisper of possibility, suggesting different personas and hidden depths. It’s a name that hints at stories untold, a life lived beyond the obvious.

To call your son 'Alias' is to embrace the mystery that already surrounds him. There's a playful, almost conspiratorial tone when you say it, like sharing a secret. You can already see yourself writing 'Alias' on his school papers, knowing that this single word encompasses a universe of potential identities he will grow into.