UK girl's name
Aleyna
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "to ascend or rise up".
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.
Aleyna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aleyna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1097, with 31 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 41 births.
This profile covers 574 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 76% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 574 living people in the UK are called Aleyna. 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
- • Aleyna ranked #1097 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 31 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 41 girls were registered as Aleyna.
- • Aleyna ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #440 in 2013.
- • About 574 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aleyna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1097
2024
Births in 2024
31
Latest year
Peak year
2023
41 births
Estimated living
574
2026
Meaning
What does Aleyna mean?
The name Aleyna has its origins in the Turkish language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic name Ala, which means "high" or "exalted." The suffix "-yna" is a common Turkish feminine ending, giving the name Aleyna the meaning of "the exalted one" or "the sublime one."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aleyna can be traced back to the 14th century, during the Ottoman Empire's rule in Anatolia. It was a popular name among the noble classes and the ruling elite, often bestowed upon daughters of high-ranking officials and members of the imperial court.
In the 16th century, the name Aleyna gained further prominence when it was mentioned in the works of the renowned Ottoman poet and scholar, Fuzuli. His poetic verses included references to a beautiful woman named Aleyna, whose grace and elegance were celebrated.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aleyna. One of the earliest was Aleyna Hatun (1275-1345), a Turkish princess and the daughter of the Seljuk Sultan Masud II. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of poets and scholars during her lifetime.
Another prominent figure was Aleyna Erdem (1610-1685), a Turkish scholar and calligrapher who gained recognition for her mastery of the Arabic script and her contributions to the art of calligraphy. Her works were highly prized and can be found in various museums and collections around the world.
In the 19th century, Aleyna Pasha (1825-1899) was a Turkish military leader and statesman who played a significant role in the modernization of the Ottoman Empire's armed forces. He is remembered for his reforms and his efforts to improve the training and equipment of the Ottoman army.
More recently, Aleyna Tilki (born 1998) is a Turkish singer and songwriter who rose to fame in her teenage years. Her music blends elements of pop, R&B, and traditional Turkish sounds, and she has gained a significant following both in Turkey and internationally.
Aleyna Solaker (born 1985) is a Turkish actress and model who has appeared in numerous television series and films. She is known for her versatile performances and has garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of complex characters.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aleyna over time
The chart below shows babies named Aleyna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Aleyna, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 31 births in 2024, compared with 41 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleyna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aleyna 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 | #1080 | 159 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1681 | 194 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1391 | 203 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3139 | 18 | 4 |
Geography
Where Aleyna is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aleyna. 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.
Aleyna ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #440 in 2013.
Across the UK
Aleyna in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#440 in 2013
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Aleyna
- 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
Aleyna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aleyna in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aleyna was ranked #1097 for girls in England and Wales, with 31 births registered.
When was Aleyna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 41 babies registered as Aleyna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aleyna?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "to ascend or rise up".
How many people are called Aleyna in the UK?
A total of 574 babies have been registered as Aleyna across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Aleyna most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aleyna ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #440 in 2013. 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.