UK girl's name
Aleina
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "light" or "bright one".
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.
Aleina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aleina 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 2019, with 5 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2016 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Aleina. 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
- • Aleina ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 5 girls were registered as Aleina.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aleina 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
2019
5 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Aleina mean?
The name Aleina is believed to have originated from the Greek word "aletheia," which means "truth" or "sincerity." This name was popular among the ancient Greeks and was often associated with virtues like honesty and truthfulness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aleina can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who mentioned a woman by this name in his works. It is believed that Aleina was a student of Socrates and was known for her wisdom and intellectual pursuits.
In the Middle Ages, the name Aleina gained popularity among the Byzantine Empire, where it was often given to girls born into noble families. One notable figure from this era was Aleina of Constantinople, a Byzantine princess who lived in the 11th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the Orthodox Church.
During the Renaissance period, the name Aleina was popular in Italy, where it was often associated with the ideals of humanism and the pursuit of knowledge. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Aleina Benucci, an Italian scholar and humanist who lived in the 15th century and was renowned for her expertise in classical literature and philosophy.
In the 19th century, the name Aleina gained popularity in Russia, where it was often given to girls from aristocratic families. One notable figure from this era was Aleina Tolstaya, a Russian writer and countess who was a close friend of the famous author Leo Tolstoy and was known for her contributions to Russian literature.
Another notable individual with the name Aleina was Aleina Valli, an Italian actress who was born in 1928 and achieved fame for her roles in several critically acclaimed films, including "The Third Man" and "Senso." Her performances earned her numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.
While the name Aleina has its roots in ancient Greece, it has been embraced by various cultures throughout history, each adding their own unique interpretations and associations to its meaning. Whether it represents truth, sincerity, or the pursuit of knowledge, the name Aleina has left an indelible mark on the annals of history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aleina over time
The chart below shows babies named Aleina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 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 Aleina, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aleina 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 | #5124 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4893 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Aleina
- 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
Aleina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aleina in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aleina was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aleina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 5 babies registered as Aleina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aleina?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "light" or "bright one".
How many people are called Aleina in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Aleina across the 5 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.