Aleja

Aleja is a girl's name of Spanish 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 6 girls in the United States.

Aleja at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Aleja

Aleja belongs to the Spanish 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, Aleja first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7459 in 2002, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 175 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aleja in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#7459 in 2002
Peak year
2002
Babies named Aleja in 2024
6
Total since 1880
175

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aleja mean?

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

Is Aleja a boy or girl name?

Aleja is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aleja?

Aleja comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Aleja?

Aleja first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #7459 in 2002, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.