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Aline
GirlFrench, Germanic· “short form of Adeline, "noble"”
- Meaning
- short form of Adeline, "noble"
- Origin
- French, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEEN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,464
- US babies 2025
- 44
- Best rank
- #301 (1909)
- Peak year
- 1920
Meaning and origin of Aline
Aline is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “short form of Adeline, "noble"”.
Aline is a medieval short form of Adeline, which comes from the Germanic element adal, noble. It was used in France and England in the Middle Ages and remains a familiar name in France and Brazil. It is said ah-LEEN in French and uh-LEEN in English, though some English speakers may read it as AY-line, so it can need a quick correction. Related names include Adeline, Alina and Aileen, which has a separate origin. It has a light, elegant sound, and it is short enough to need no nickname.
Popularity over time
Aline has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 74 different years. Its best national rank was #301 in 1909, and the most babies received it in 1920, when 445 were named Aline. In 2025, 44 babies were named Aline, and it ranked #3,464 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #310 in 1920, #916 in 1950, #3,070 in 1980, #2,333 in 2000, #2,977 in 2010, and #3,464 in 2025. Of the 14,668 US girls named Aline since records began, 23% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 2,679 babies. Since 2010, 674 more have been named Aline.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Dollie, Odessa, Madge, Cornelia, and Zelma.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aline ranked highest in Illinois and New York.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aline is usually pronounced uh-LEEN, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Aline
A few middle names that flow with Aline: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aline
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aline mean?
Aline is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “short form of Adeline, "noble"”.
What is the origin of the name Aline?
Aline has French and Germanic roots. Aline is a medieval short form of Adeline, which comes from the Germanic element adal, noble.
Is Aline a popular name?
Not especially. Aline ranked #3,464 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aline a boy or girl name?
Aline is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aline?
Aline is usually pronounced uh-LEEN. 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