UK girl's name
Aleenah
Melodious, feminine name derived from Arabic meanings "exalted" or "towering".
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.
Aleenah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aleenah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 8 births.
This profile covers 71 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. 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.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 71 living people in the UK are called Aleenah. 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
- • Aleenah ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 8 girls were registered as Aleenah.
- • About 71 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aleenah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2017
8 births
Estimated living
71
2026
Meaning
What does Aleenah mean?
The name Aleenah is believed to have its origins in Arabic culture and language. It is derived from the Arabic word "Aleen," which means "elevated" or "exalted." The name is thought to have emerged in the Middle Eastern region around the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islam and the spread of the Arabic language across the region.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Aleenah can be found in ancient Arabic poetry and literature from the 8th century AD. It was often used to describe women of noble birth or high social status, reflecting the name's meaning of being "elevated" or "exalted."
In the 10th century AD, there are records of a famous Arab poetess named Aleenah bint Ahmed, who was renowned for her eloquent verses and literary contributions. She was born in Basra, modern-day Iraq, and her poems were widely celebrated during her lifetime.
Another notable figure with the name Aleenah was Aleenah al-Hafsi, a 12th-century Moroccan princess and scholar. She was known for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and played a significant role in the intellectual and cultural life of the Almohad Caliphate.
In the 14th century, there was a prominent Muslim theologian and jurist named Aleenah al-Qudsi, who hailed from Jerusalem. She authored several influential works on Islamic law and theology, and her teachings were highly regarded in the scholarly circles of the time.
During the Ottoman Empire, in the 16th century, there was a renowned Ottoman calligrapher named Aleenah Hafiz. Her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned many mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman lands, and she was celebrated for her mastery of the art.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Aleenah, reflecting its rich cultural and linguistic heritage rooted in the Arabic tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aleenah over time
The chart below shows babies named Aleenah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 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 Aleenah, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleenah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aleenah 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 | #5055 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4889 | 37 | 9 |
| 2000s | #4247 | 23 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Aleenah
- 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
Aleenah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aleenah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aleenah was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Aleenah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 8 babies registered as Aleenah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aleenah?
Melodious, feminine name derived from Arabic meanings "exalted" or "towering".
How many people are called Aleenah in the UK?
A total of 71 babies have been registered as Aleenah across the 18 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.