Aleia
Every Aleia since 1973 — 3,223 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleia
Aleia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #933 in 2025 with 279 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 3,223 American babies have been named Aleia. Its peak came in 2025, when 279 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aleia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 279 | #933 |
| 2024 | 271 | #962 |
| 2023 | 222 | #1,107 |
| 2022 | 227 | #1,099 |
| 2021 | 226 | #1,095 |
| 2020 | 243 | #1,031 |
| 2019 | 165 | #1,366 |
| 2018 | 92 | #2,086 |
| 2017 | 68 | #2,573 |
| 2016 | 83 | #2,287 |
| 2015 | 65 | #2,712 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,590 |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,007 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,866 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,841 |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,361 |
| 2009 | 54 | #3,126 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,587 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,788 |
| 2006 | 49 | #3,319 |
| 2005 | 36 | #3,947 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,178 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,869 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,935 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,844 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,817 |
| 1995 | 46 | #2,650 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,124 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,285 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleia in 2025?
Aleia ranked #933 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 279 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleia?
3,223 babies have been named Aleia in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleia most popular?
Aleia peaked in 2025, when 279 newborns received the name.
Is Aleia a boy or girl name?
Aleia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleia rising or falling?
Aleia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.