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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aleia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alehia|Aleiah
GreekGirl↑↑ Surging

Aleia

uh-LAY-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#965
↑↑ Surging
#965
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 31
Peak rank
#965 in 2024
5yr change
+141 ranks
Birth frequency
7.5 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #965 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Aleia

Popularity score: 31  ·  SSA Rank: #965

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+141 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
MythologicalGreekFeminine3-syllableEtherealRareClassicalRising
Character
wandering spiritmythological connection
STRONG
High confidence

Aleia is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #965 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +141 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#965 · rare
Aleia at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek meaning 'to wander' or 'to avoid', also associated with the sea nymph Aleia in classical mythology
Language root:Greek · Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#965 in 2024
5yr change:+141 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Aleia illustration
Name Intelligence
Aleia · Overview
Summary

Aleia is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #965 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Aleia scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 141 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Mythological · Romantic character
Aleia carries a ethereal, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Aleia is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
aleia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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