Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
#3
Aleah
GirlArabic, American (modern coinage)· “exalted”
- Meaning
- exalted
- Origin
- Arabic, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEE-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #965
- US babies 2025
- 265
- Best rank
- #390 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Aleah
Aleah is an Arabic and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “exalted”.
Aleah is a modern spelling related to Aaliyah and Aliyah. Aaliyah comes from the Arabic aliya, meaning "high" or "exalted", while the Hebrew aliyah means "ascent" and refers to going up to read the Torah or moving to Israel. Aleah is also sometimes seen as a creative variant of Leah or Alia. The name became more common in the United States around the start of this century. It sounds soft and melodic, with the stress on the middle syllable. Lea and Allie are possible nicknames, and Alia and Aliya are related forms.
Popularity over time
Aleah first appears in US Social Security records in 1961. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 32 different years, starting in 1994. Its best national rank was #390 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 814 babies. In 2025, 265 babies were named Aleah, and it ranked #965 nationally. That is 63% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,280 in 1980, #603 in 2000, #450 in 2010, and #965 in 2025. Of the 16,592 US girls named Aleah since records began, 42% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 4,190 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jayleen, Kailyn, Addisyn, Elisa, and Brylee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aleah ranked highest in Louisiana, Indiana, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #479 | 9 |
| Indiana | #653 | 9 |
| Massachusetts | #683 | 7 |
| Florida | #692 | 24 |
| California | #777 | 39 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aleah is usually pronounced uh-LEE-uh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Aleah
A few middle names that flow with Aleah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aleah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aleah mean?
Aleah is an Arabic and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “exalted”.
What is the origin of the name Aleah?
Aleah has Arabic and modern American roots. Aleah is a modern spelling related to Aaliyah and Aliyah.
Is Aleah a popular name?
Yes. Aleah ranked #965 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Aleah a boy or girl name?
Aleah is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aleah?
Aleah is usually pronounced uh-LEE-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings