How Many People Are Named Aleya?
Complete statistics for the name Aleya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Aleya is a very rare female name, with only 2,003 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 164,772 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 87% of those named Aleya being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 2,023 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Aleya Through the Generations
Aleya has seen its peak popularity in recent years, with 97 births in 2024. The name's current generation is quite young, with 1,765 individuals under 30, compared to only 258 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests Aleya is a name for the younger crowd, likely to remain stable among new parents for some time.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Aleya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Aleya
How Many People Have the Name Aleya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,003 people in the United States currently share the name Aleya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 164,772 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Aleya a Common or Rare Name?
Aleya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Aleya Mean?
Aleya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Aleya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Aleya Most Popular?
The name Aleya reached peak popularity in 2024, with 97 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Aleya?
Approximately 2,003 people named Aleya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,023. That works out to roughly 1 in 164,772 Americans.
Is Aleya a rare name?
Aleya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 164,772 Americans has this name.
What does the name Aleya mean?
Aleya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Aleya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Aleya are male and 100% are female.
When was Aleya most popular?
Aleya peaked in 2024 with 97 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.