Aleenah
Melodious, feminine name derived from Arabic meanings "exalted" or "towering".
Name Census estimates that about 400 living Americans carry the first name Aleenah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aleenah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aleenah births was 2017 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aleenah. 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 Aleenah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
400
~ 1 in 856,886 Americans
Peak year
2017
42 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,940
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Aleenah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aleenah 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 268 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleenah 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 Aleenah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aleenahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aleenah
The name Aleenah is believed to have its origins in Arabic culture and language. It is derived from the Arabic word "Aleen," which means "elevated" or "exalted." The name is thought to have emerged in the Middle Eastern region around the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islam and the spread of the Arabic language across the region.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Aleenah can be found in ancient Arabic poetry and literature from the 8th century AD. It was often used to describe women of noble birth or high social status, reflecting the name's meaning of being "elevated" or "exalted."
In the 10th century AD, there are records of a famous Arab poetess named Aleenah bint Ahmed, who was renowned for her eloquent verses and literary contributions. She was born in Basra, modern-day Iraq, and her poems were widely celebrated during her lifetime.
Another notable figure with the name Aleenah was Aleenah al-Hafsi, a 12th-century Moroccan princess and scholar. She was known for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and played a significant role in the intellectual and cultural life of the Almohad Caliphate.
In the 14th century, there was a prominent Muslim theologian and jurist named Aleenah al-Qudsi, who hailed from Jerusalem. She authored several influential works on Islamic law and theology, and her teachings were highly regarded in the scholarly circles of the time.
During the Ottoman Empire, in the 16th century, there was a renowned Ottoman calligrapher named Aleenah Hafiz. Her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned many mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman lands, and she was celebrated for her mastery of the art.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Aleenah, reflecting its rich cultural and linguistic heritage rooted in the Arabic tradition.
People
Aleenah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aleenah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Aleenah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aleenah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 400 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aleenah 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 856,886 US residents.
Is Aleenah a common name?
We classify Aleenah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 403 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aleenah most popular?
The single biggest year for Aleenah was 2017, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aleenah is about 12 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 Aleenah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aleenah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aleenah 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 Aleenah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aleenah 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 Aleenah 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 Aleenah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.