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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aleny — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alenny|Aleo
CelticGirl→ Stable

Aleny

uh-LAY-nee · 3 syllables

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#13507
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#13507
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 4
Peak rank
#12262 in 2021
5yr change
+26 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #13507 · Falling since 2021

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
Celtic girl names
Aleny

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13507

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+26 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
29 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend60

Consistent popularity — neither rising nor fading.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
CelticIrishGirl3-syllableSoftRomanticModernRareLight-themedContemporary
Character
creative expressiongentle kindnessartistic soulthoughtful nature
STRONG
High confidence

Aleny is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #13507 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +26 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#13507 · very rare
Aleny at a Glance
Meaning:Likely a variant of Aileen, from Old Irish meaning 'bright' or 'shining', with possible connections to light and radiance.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#12262 in 2021
5yr change:+26 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AileenArlen◈AlinaArleneElenaIlene
Similar Style
SiobhanMaeveAislingFionaSadieNora
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Aleny
Rowan◈KeiraCillian◈SaoirseDeclan◈ElowenLiamOrla
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Aleny · Overview
Summary

Aleny is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #13507 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Aleny scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Romantic character
Aleny carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
aleny.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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