Aleeha
A feminine Arabic name meaning "exalted" or "most high".
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the first name Aleeha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aleeha today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aleeha births was 2022 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aleeha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aleeha with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
154
~ 1 in 2,225,678 Americans
Peak year
2022
18 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,961
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Aleeha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aleeha from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 71 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aleeha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleeha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aleeha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aleeha
The name Aleeha is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Islamic faith. It is a feminine name that is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "Alaa," which means "elevated" or "exalted." The name carries a connotation of being elevated in status or spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Aleeha can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. In the Qur'an, there are several verses that mention the concept of elevation and exaltation, which could be linked to the meaning of the name. However, the exact origin and etymology of the name Aleeha is not entirely clear.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aleeha. One of the earliest recorded examples is Aleeha bint al-Harith (585 AD - 660 AD), a prominent Muslim woman who lived during the early days of Islam. She was known for her wisdom and piety, and is often cited as an example of a strong and influential female figure in early Islamic history.
Another notable figure was Aleeha al-Baghdadi (1162 AD - 1233 AD), a renowned scholar and poet from Baghdad. She was highly respected for her contributions to Arabic literature and is considered one of the most influential female poets of her time.
In the 16th century, there was Aleeha Sultana (1519 AD - 1595 AD), a influential woman who served as the Queen Consort of the Mughal Empire. She played a significant role in the administration of the empire and was known for her patronage of art and culture.
Moving forward in time, Aleeha Khanum (1828 AD - 1898 AD) was a prominent Afghan princess and poet who was highly regarded for her literary works. She is often cited as a symbol of female empowerment and cultural renaissance in Afghanistan during the 19th century.
Lastly, Aleeha Saadia (1904 AD - 1987 AD) was a renowned Egyptian writer and activist. She was a pioneering figure in the women's rights movement in Egypt and used her writing as a platform to advocate for gender equality and social reform.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Aleeha throughout history, showcasing the rich cultural and historical significance of this name within the Arab and Islamic world.
People
Aleeha + last name combinations
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FAQ
Aleeha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aleeha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 154 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aleeha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,225,678 US residents.
Is Aleeha a common name?
We classify Aleeha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 155 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aleeha most popular?
The single biggest year for Aleeha was 2022, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aleeha is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aleeha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aleeha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aleeha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aleeha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aleeha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aleeha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Aleeha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.