Ali-A Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, YouTube, Career, Gaming Records & TV Shows

Ali-A, known for his engaging Call of Duty and Fortnite gameplay videos, is a British YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and gaming content creator.

His dynamic commentary and community engagement have made him a leading figure in the gaming industry, with a fanbase known as the “Ali-A Army.”

Profile

• Full Name: Alastair James Aiken
• Stage Name: Ali-A
• Born: November 6, 1993
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Woking, Surrey, England
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: British YouTuber, Twitch Streamer, Content Creator, Entrepreneur
• Height: 6 feet 2
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Aiken
• Siblings: Simon Aiken (younger brother)
• Spouse: Clare Siobhán Callery (married June 2021)
• Children: Theodore Aiken (son, b. October 2022)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10million to $16 million

Early Life and Education

Alastair James Aiken was born on November 6, 1993, in Woking, Surrey, England, to parents whose names are not publicly disclosed.

Raised alongside his younger brother, Simon Aiken, Alastair developed a passion for video games at a young age, starting with Call of Duty and Halo on consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation.

Growing up in a supportive family environment, he balanced gaming with academics. He attended a local school in Woking, where he was an average student with a keen interest in technology and media.

Specific details about his higher education are not widely available, as he focused early on building his YouTube career, starting his channel while still in school. His early exposure to gaming communities online shaped his path toward content creation.

Career

Alastair launched his YouTube channel, initially under the alias Matroix, in 2006, but began uploading content in 2009, focusing on Call of Duty gameplay. Renamed Ali-A, his main channel (@AliA) grew to over 19.4 million subscribers and 6.7 billion views by 2025, making it one of the UK’s top gaming channels.

His second channel, More Ali-A (@MoreAliA), has 20 million subscribers and 6.7 billion views, covering Fortnite and reaction content. He co-created Clare & Ali (@ClareandAli, 1 million subscribers) with his wife, Clare Siobhán, in April 2018, and launched Ali-A Plays (@AliAPlays, 433k subscribers) in September 2020 for Call of Duty content.

Ali-A joined the Polaris YouTube MCN in 2013 and later StyleHaul, boosting his channel’s growth. His Fortnite videos, like “NEW Fortnite Update!” (20 million views), and Call of Duty guides have driven his popularity.

He co-hosted NCS Yes Live 2016 at London’s Roundhouse and starred in the 2016 documentary Minecraft: Into The Nether. Ali-A has collaborated with brands like Monster Energy and EA, and appeared at gaming conventions like E3.

In 2016, he joined a UK campaign to teach programming to youth. He also hosts Ali-A’s Superchargers (2017, CBBC), a show where kids redesign family cars. His merchandise line includes hoodies and accessories, and he joined Luminosity Gaming in 2021 as a content creator.

Awards and Nominations

• Guinness World Records (2015): • Won Most Popular Call of Duty Channel by Views. • Won Most Popular Call of Duty Channel by Subscribers. • Won Tallest Staircase Built in One Minute in Minecraft. • Won Most Blocks of Wood Collected in Three Minutes in Minecraft.
• Guinness World Record (2016): • Won Highest Score in Offline Team Deathmatch (Knife and Combat Axe) on Call of Duty: Black Ops III (team of two).
• Streamy Awards: • Nominated for Best Gaming Creator (specific year undisclosed).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @alia
• Twitter Handle: @OMGitsAliA
• YouTube: @AliA, @MoreAliA, @ClareandAli, @AliAPlays
• Twitch: AliA
• TikTok: @aliayt

Personal Life

Alastair, lives in London, England, with his wife, Clare Siobhán Callery, a fellow YouTuber known for The Sims and Pokémon content. They began dating in 2015, got engaged in 2019, married in June 2021, and welcomed their son, Theodore, in October 2022.

Of Caucasian descent and unspecified religious beliefs, Ali-A is known for his tall, slim build and fitness routine, often shared on Instagram.

He enjoys football, supporting Arsenal FC, and has a pet cat featured in vlogs. His brother, Simon, occasionally appears in his content. Ali-A participated in Cancer Research UK’s 1,000 Hours of Fundraising event in 2016 and supports youth programming initiatives.

No major controversies surround him, though he addressed minor fan disputes over Fortnite content on Twitter. His family-oriented lifestyle and collaboration with Clare strengthen his relatable persona.

Net Worth

Ali-A’s net worth is estimated at $10 million to $16 million. His income includes YouTube ad revenue ($36.9K–$998.6K annually for @AliA, per SocialBlade), Twitch subscriptions, sponsorships (Monster Energy, EA), merchandise sales, and TV appearances (Ali-A’s Superchargers).