Aleeya
An Arabic feminine name referring to heavenly heights.
Name Census estimates that about 1,207 living Americans carry the first name Aleeya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aleeya today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aleeya births was 2012 (89 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aleeya. 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.
Key insights
- • Aleeya is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 283,972 Americans
Peak year
2012
89 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,283
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Aleeya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aleeya from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 581 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
Aleeya 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 Aleeya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aleeyas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Aleeya, while Virginia, Indiana, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aleeya
The name Aleeya is derived from the Arabic language and has its origins in the Middle East and North African regions. It is a feminine name that is believed to have originated in the 7th century during the spread of Islam.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aleeya can be traced back to a renowned Arabic poet and writer, Aleeya bint Al-Mahdi, who lived in the 8th century. She was known for her eloquent poetic works and was highly regarded in literary circles during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Another notable figure in history with the name Aleeya was Aleeya al-Dimashqiya, a renowned Islamic scholar who lived in Damascus during the 11th century. She was celebrated for her extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the field of Hadith studies.
In the 13th century, Aleeya al-Qurashiya was a prominent Sufi mystic and spiritual leader in the region of modern-day Iraq. She was revered for her wisdom and her devotion to the Sufi path, attracting many followers and establishing a notable Sufi order.
During the Ottoman Empire, Aleeya Khanum, a Turkish noblewoman, gained recognition for her philanthropic efforts and her support for educational institutions in the 16th century. She was a patron of the arts and played a significant role in promoting cultural development.
In more recent history, Aleeya Hisham was a renowned Egyptian novelist and feminist writer in the 20th century. Born in 1920, her literary works explored themes of gender equality, social justice, and the struggles of women in contemporary Egyptian society.
While the name Aleeya has Arabic roots, it has gained popularity and recognition across various cultures and regions, transcending its linguistic and geographical origins. The name continues to be cherished and embraced by families around the world, carrying with it a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance.
People
Aleeya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aleeya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aleeya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aleeya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,207 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aleeya 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 283,972 US residents.
Is Aleeya a common name?
We classify Aleeya as "Rare". It ranks above 91.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,222 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aleeya most popular?
The single biggest year for Aleeya was 2012, when 89 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aleeya is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aleeya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aleeya 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.
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.