Aleia is a distinctive choice, ranked #1819 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Aleia in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1819
US Rank #965
About the Name Aleia
Aleia is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 120 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1575 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2002.
Aleia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #965, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aleia
Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Aleia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aleia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aleia is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 120 places over the last five years to #1819 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Aleia is more popular in the US (#965) than in the UK (#1819). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Aleia ranks #965 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
16
UK babies named Aleia (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 120 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aleia
Likely around 1 other Aleia in the class
UK Popularity (2002–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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