UK girl's name
Aleeha
A feminine Arabic name meaning "exalted" or "most high".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aleeha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aleeha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1262, with 26 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 28 births.
This profile covers 154 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 93% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 159 living people in the UK are called Aleeha. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aleeha ranked #1262 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 26 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 28 girls were registered as Aleeha.
- • Aleeha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
- • About 159 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aleeha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1262
2024
Births in 2024
26
Latest year
Peak year
2022
28 births
Estimated living
159
2026
Meaning
What does Aleeha mean?
The name Aleeha is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Islamic faith. It is a feminine name that is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "Alaa," which means "elevated" or "exalted." The name carries a connotation of being elevated in status or spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Aleeha can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. In the Qur'an, there are several verses that mention the concept of elevation and exaltation, which could be linked to the meaning of the name. However, the exact origin and etymology of the name Aleeha is not entirely clear.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aleeha. One of the earliest recorded examples is Aleeha bint al-Harith (585 AD - 660 AD), a prominent Muslim woman who lived during the early days of Islam. She was known for her wisdom and piety, and is often cited as an example of a strong and influential female figure in early Islamic history.
Another notable figure was Aleeha al-Baghdadi (1162 AD - 1233 AD), a renowned scholar and poet from Baghdad. She was highly respected for her contributions to Arabic literature and is considered one of the most influential female poets of her time.
In the 16th century, there was Aleeha Sultana (1519 AD - 1595 AD), a influential woman who served as the Queen Consort of the Mughal Empire. She played a significant role in the administration of the empire and was known for her patronage of art and culture.
Moving forward in time, Aleeha Khanum (1828 AD - 1898 AD) was a prominent Afghan princess and poet who was highly regarded for her literary works. She is often cited as a symbol of female empowerment and cultural renaissance in Afghanistan during the 19th century.
Lastly, Aleeha Saadia (1904 AD - 1987 AD) was a renowned Egyptian writer and activist. She was a pioneering figure in the women's rights movement in Egypt and used her writing as a platform to advocate for gender equality and social reform.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Aleeha throughout history, showcasing the rich cultural and historical significance of this name within the Arab and Islamic world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aleeha over time
The chart below shows babies named Aleeha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aleeha, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 26 births in 2024, compared with 28 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleeha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aleeha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1938 | 86 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4174 | 38 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3797 | 30 | 6 |
Geography
Where Aleeha is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aleeha. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aleeha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
Across the UK
Aleeha in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#790 in 2024
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
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FAQ
Aleeha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aleeha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aleeha was ranked #1262 for girls in England and Wales, with 26 births registered.
When was Aleeha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 28 babies registered as Aleeha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aleeha?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "exalted" or "most high".
How many people are called Aleeha in the UK?
A total of 154 babies have been registered as Aleeha across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Aleeha most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aleeha ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #790 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.