Is Aleia a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Aleia is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Aleia?

It’s currently ranked #682 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Aleia Girl

Popularity: #682 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LAY-ah / əˈleɪə

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: exalted; Hebrew: oak tree

Historical & Cultural Background

Aleia is a name with roots in both Arabic and Hebrew cultures. In Arabic, it signifies a sense of elevation or being exalted. The Hebrew interpretation connects it to nature, specifically the oak tree, symbolizing strength and endurance. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, often reflecting a modern twist on traditional names.

Trend Summary

Aleia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Variants

Aleya
Alaya

International Variants

Alaia (Basque)
Alaya (Sanskrit)

Famous people named Aleia

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Fictional characters named Aleia

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Sibling Suggestions

Aaliyah Amara Eliana Zaria Maya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aleia was first seen in the United States in 1973. Aleia has ranked as high as #1091 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Aleia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aleia (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	48	21%
TX	46	20%
NY	19	8%
FL	18	8%
GA	10	4%
WA	9	4%
HI	9	4%
AZ	8	4%
NJ	8	4%
PA	8	4%
MA	7	3%
NC	7	3%
OH	7	3%
IL	7	3%
KY	6	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1973	9
1977	6
1978	9
1979	6
1980	18
1981	20
1982	17
1983	20
1984	14
1985	18
1986	14
1987	18
1988	18
1989	20
1990	24
1991	27
1992	21
1993	28
1994	48
1995	46
1996	43
1997	43
1998	44
1999	38
2000	51
2001	51
2002	50
2003	35
2004	33
2005	36
2006	49
2007	42
2008	45
2009	54
2010	48
2011	61
2012	60
2013	55
2014	43
2015	65
2016	83
2017	68
2018	92
2019	165
2020	243
2021	226
2022	227
2023	222
2024	269