Aleyna
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "to ascend or rise up".
Name Census estimates that about 2,714 living Americans carry the first name Aleyna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aleyna today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aleyna births was 2023 (268 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aleyna. 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 Aleyna with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Aleyna is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.7K
~ 1 in 126,291 Americans
Peak year
2023
268 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,226
Tracked since 1985
Census
Aleyna in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,563 people with the first name Aleyna, which placed it at #9,063 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#9,063
National first-name rank
People counted
1.6K
1,563 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.5
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
45.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aleyna
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Aleyna is Hispanic at 45.9%. The next largest groups are White (38.1%) and Two or More Races (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Aleyna described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Aleyna at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino45.9% · 717
- White38.1% · 596
- Two or more races5.9% · 92
- Black or African American4.7% · 74
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.6% · 72
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 12
Popularity
Aleyna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aleyna from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,105 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleyna 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 Aleyna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aleynas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Aleyna, while Tennessee, New Mexico, Nebraska recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 71 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aleyna
The name Aleyna has its origins in the Turkish language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic name Ala, which means "high" or "exalted." The suffix "-yna" is a common Turkish feminine ending, giving the name Aleyna the meaning of "the exalted one" or "the sublime one."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aleyna can be traced back to the 14th century, during the Ottoman Empire's rule in Anatolia. It was a popular name among the noble classes and the ruling elite, often bestowed upon daughters of high-ranking officials and members of the imperial court.
In the 16th century, the name Aleyna gained further prominence when it was mentioned in the works of the renowned Ottoman poet and scholar, Fuzuli. His poetic verses included references to a beautiful woman named Aleyna, whose grace and elegance were celebrated.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aleyna. One of the earliest was Aleyna Hatun (1275-1345), a Turkish princess and the daughter of the Seljuk Sultan Masud II. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of poets and scholars during her lifetime.
Another prominent figure was Aleyna Erdem (1610-1685), a Turkish scholar and calligrapher who gained recognition for her mastery of the Arabic script and her contributions to the art of calligraphy. Her works were highly prized and can be found in various museums and collections around the world.
In the 19th century, Aleyna Pasha (1825-1899) was a Turkish military leader and statesman who played a significant role in the modernization of the Ottoman Empire's armed forces. He is remembered for his reforms and his efforts to improve the training and equipment of the Ottoman army.
More recently, Aleyna Tilki (born 1998) is a Turkish singer and songwriter who rose to fame in her teenage years. Her music blends elements of pop, R&B, and traditional Turkish sounds, and she has gained a significant following both in Turkey and internationally.
Aleyna Solaker (born 1985) is a Turkish actress and model who has appeared in numerous television series and films. She is known for her versatile performances and has garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of complex characters.
People
Aleyna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aleyna 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
Aleyna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aleyna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,714 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aleyna 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 126,291 US residents.
Is Aleyna a common name?
We classify Aleyna as "Rare". It ranks above 94.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,740 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aleyna most popular?
The single biggest year for Aleyna was 2023, when 268 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aleyna is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Aleyna in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,563 people with the name Aleyna, or 0.52 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #9,063 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Aleyna in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Aleyna?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Aleyna appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,558 people counted with this name, 99.8% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Aleyna?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Aleyna is Hispanic at 45.9%. The next largest groups are White (38.1%) and Two or More Races (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Aleyna most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Aleyna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.9% (717 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Aleyna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aleyna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aleyna 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 Aleyna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aleyna 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 Aleyna 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.
How many Americans are named Aleyna?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.