UK girl's name
Aleana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Greek, with meanings proposed as "bright" or "radiant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aleana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aleana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Aleana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aleana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aleana ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 girls were registered as Aleana.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aleana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Aleana mean?
The name Aleana has its roots in the Greek language, originating from the word "aleos," which means "warm" or "shining." This name is believed to have first emerged during the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to the 1st century BCE.
In ancient Greece, the name Aleana was often associated with the goddess of the sun, Helios, and was given to children as a symbol of warmth, radiance, and vitality. It was a popular name among the aristocratic families of ancient Athens and Sparta.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aleana can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Plutarch, who lived in the 1st century CE. He mentioned a woman named Aleana, who was a prominent figure in the city of Corinth during that time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aleana. One of the most famous was Aleana of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century CE. She was renowned for her unwavering faith and dedication to her beliefs, and her story is recorded in the writings of early Christian scholars.
Another notable Aleana was Aleana the Younger, a Byzantine princess who lived in the 9th century CE. She was known for her intellect and her support of the arts and sciences, and she played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of the Byzantine Empire during her reign.
In the 12th century, there was Aleana of Arles, a French noblewoman and patron of the arts. She commissioned many beautiful works of art and architecture, and her name is associated with several notable buildings and artworks from that period.
During the Renaissance, Aleana Piccolomini was a prominent Italian humanist and scholar. Born in 1463, she was renowned for her knowledge of classical literature and her contributions to the study of philosophy and rhetoric.
In more recent times, Aleana Ferante was an Italian novelist and academic who lived from 1929 to 2016. Her works explored themes of identity, gender, and the complexities of human relationships, and she is considered one of the most influential Italian writers of the 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Aleana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aleana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Aleana
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aleana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aleana in the UK right now?
In 2012, Aleana was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aleana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Aleana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aleana?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Greek, with meanings proposed as "bright" or "radiant".
How many people are called Aleana in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aleana across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.