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UK girl's name

Aleezah

A feminine Arabic name meaning "noble", "highborn", or "virtuous".

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.

Aleezah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aleezah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 10 births.

This profile covers 113 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 2003 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 112 living people in the UK are called Aleezah. 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

  • Aleezah ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 10 girls were registered as Aleezah.
  • About 112 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aleezah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

10 births

Estimated living

112

2026

Meaning

What does Aleezah mean?

The name Aleezah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the root word 'alaza', which means 'to take refuge' or 'to seek protection'. This name is thought to have emerged during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD, in the Arabian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aleezah can be found in the ancient Arabic poetry and literature from the pre-Islamic era, known as the Jahiliyyah period. It was a common practice among Arab tribes to name their children after virtues, ideals, or qualities they hoped their offspring would possess.

Throughout Islamic history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Aleezah. One such individual was Aleezah bint Al-Qasim, a renowned scholar and poet from the 8th century AD, who was known for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the literary tradition of the time.

Another prominent figure was Aleezah Al-Andalusiyah, a 12th-century Andalusian philosopher and mathematician, whose work on geometry and optics was highly influential in the medieval Islamic world. She was also respected for her contributions to the field of astronomy and her efforts in promoting women's education.

In the 14th century, there was Aleezah bint Abi Bakr Al-Siddiq, a revered Islamic scholar and hadith narrator, who played a significant role in preserving and transmitting the teachings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad.

Moving forward in history, Aleezah Al-Fayrouz was a 17th-century Ottoman calligrapher and artist, renowned for her exquisite calligraphic works and her mastery of the Arabic script. Her artworks adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire.

Lastly, Aleezah Bint Abdulrahman was a 19th-century Arabian poet and activist, who championed women's rights and advocated for social reforms in the Arabian Peninsula. Her poetry often reflected the struggles and aspirations of women in her society.

While the name Aleezah has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been embraced by people of diverse backgrounds, each imbuing it with their own cultural significance and interpretations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aleezah over time

The chart below shows babies named Aleezah 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 Aleezah, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aleezah
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Decades

Aleezah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aleezah 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 #4554 23 5
2010s #3631 54 9
2000s #3392 36 6

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FAQ

Aleezah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aleezah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Aleezah was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Aleezah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 10 babies registered as Aleezah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aleezah?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "noble", "highborn", or "virtuous".

How many people are called Aleezah in the UK?

A total of 113 babies have been registered as Aleezah across the 20 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.