Alea

Alea is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 51 girls in the United States.

Alea at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alea

Alea belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alea first appears in Social Security records in 1961. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1229 in 1999, and in 2024 51 babies received the name — 4,029 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alea in US records

First recorded (US)
1961
Best US rank
#1229 in 1999
Peak year
2000
Babies named Alea in 2024
51
Total since 1880
4,029

Alea in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#1206 in 2023
Babies named Alea in 2025
18
Total since 1996
276

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alea mean?

The meaning of Alea is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alea a boy or girl name?

Alea is a girl name. In 2024, 51 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alea?

Alea comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alea?

Alea first appears in US records in 1961. Its best-ever ranking was #1229 in 1999, and 51 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].