Aleah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aleah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aleah?
Aleah is spelled A-L-E-A-H. The name has 5 letters.
Aleah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Aleah is a name possibly derived as a variant of the Hebrew name “Aliyah”, meaning “to ascend” or “exalted.”
- Origin
- Aleah may derive from Hebrew origins related to the name “Aliyah”, which signifies ascent or elevation.
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEE-uh · 3 syllables
Aleah Popularity in 2025
Rank#965
Recorded Births265
- Girls usage fell 209 places to #965 and recorded 107 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aleah Mean?
Aleah is a name possibly derived as a variant of the Hebrew name “Aliyah”, meaning “to ascend” or “exalted.”
Origin: Aleah may derive from Hebrew origins related to the name “Aliyah”, which signifies ascent or elevation.
How Do You Pronounce Aleah?
Pronunciationuh-LEE-uh
Syllables3
Aleah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 265 | #965 |
| 2024 | Girls | 372 | #756 |
| 2023 | Girls | 379 | #742 |
| 2022 | Girls | 436 | #669 |
| 2021 | Girls | 461 | #645 |
| 2020 | Girls | 501 | #582 |
| 2019 | Girls | 571 | #538 |
| 2018 | Girls | 565 | #547 |
| 2017 | Girls | 617 | #506 |
| 2016 | Girls | 707 | #455 |
| 2015 | Girls | 713 | #444 |
| 2014 | Girls | 758 | #423 |
| 2013 | Girls | 778 | #395 |
| 2012 | Girls | 753 | #418 |
| 2011 | Girls | 814 | #390 |
| 2010 | Girls | 683 | #450 |
| 2009 | Girls | 583 | #520 |
| 2008 | Girls | 495 | #620 |
| 2007 | Girls | 463 | #640 |
| 2006 | Girls | 431 | #667 |
| 2005 | Girls | 366 | #737 |
| 2004 | Girls | 388 | #696 |
| 2003 | Girls | 319 | #777 |
| 2002 | Girls | 335 | #727 |
When Was Aleah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2011 · Girls
814 recorded births
National rank #390
2013 · Girls
778 recorded births
National rank #395
2014 · Girls
758 recorded births
National rank #423
2012 · Girls
753 recorded births
National rank #418
Where Aleah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #477 | 9 |
| IN | #651 | 9 |
| MA | #682 | 7 |
| FL | #692 | 24 |
| CA | #777 | 39 |
| PA | #813 | 11 |
| VA | #843 | 8 |
| CO | #907 | 5 |