Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Aleyha

Name: Popularity of the name Aleyha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aleyha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#14,580 (2013)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2024

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#14580

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aleyha

The earliest SSA record of Aleyha as a baby girl name dates back to 2000, when 5 babies received it. 2013 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Aleyha — #14,580 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 48% of all recorded Aleyhas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 21 Aleyhas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Aleyha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aleyha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aleyha

What does the name Aleyha mean?

Aleyha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aleyha in 2026?

In 2026, Aleyha ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Aleyha most popular?

Aleyha reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #14,580 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Aleyha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aleyha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Aleyha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aleyha include Arrah, Neia, Yenta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aleyha

Aleyha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Aleyha's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #14,580. Use the chart and map above to compare Aleyha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.