Aleyah

Aleyah 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 105 girls in the United States.

Aleyah at a glance

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

About the name Aleyah

Aleyah 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, Aleyah first appears in Social Security records in 1991. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1602 in 2012, and in 2024 105 babies received the name — 2,686 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aleyah in US records

First recorded (US)
1991
Best US rank
#1602 in 2012
Peak year
2012
Babies named Aleyah in 2024
105
Total since 1880
2,686

Aleyah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1618 in 2020
Babies named Aleyah in 2025
10
Total since 1996
202

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aleyah mean?

The meaning of Aleyah 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 Aleyah a boy or girl name?

Aleyah is a girl name. In 2024, 105 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aleyah?

Aleyah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Aleyah?

Aleyah first appears in US records in 1991. Its best-ever ranking was #1602 in 2012, and 105 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].