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UK girl's name

Aliha

A feminine Arabic name meaning "unique, divine guidance".

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.

Aliha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aliha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 11 births.

This profile covers 88 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2000 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 64% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 88 living people in the UK are called Aliha. 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

  • Aliha ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 11 girls were registered as Aliha.
  • About 88 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aliha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3318

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2022

11 births

Estimated living

88

2026

Meaning

What does Aliha mean?

The name Aliha has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic root word "alih," which means "beautiful" or "attractive." The name carries connotations of physical beauty and inner grace.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Aliha can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet and scholar, al-Mutanabbi, who lived in the 10th century CE. In his poetry, he often used the name as a metaphor for the beauty and elegance of the natural world.

The first recorded person to bear the name Aliha was Aliha bint Abi Bakr, a prominent figure in early Islamic history. She was born in the 7th century CE and was known for her piety and dedication to the faith. Her name became a symbol of virtue and devotion among the Muslim community.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Aliha. One such person was Aliha al-Andalusi, a renowned Andalusian poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. Her poetry was widely celebrated for its lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human condition.

Another famous bearer of the name was Aliha al-Samarkandi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century CE. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with developing advanced methods for solving complex equations.

In the 12th century CE, Aliha al-Khayyam was a prominent Persian philosopher and poet. Her works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the nature of existence. Her poems and philosophical writings have stood the test of time and continue to influence modern thought.

Aliha al-Qurashi was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century CE. She was highly respected for her profound knowledge of Islamic law and her contributions to the interpretation of religious texts.

These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Aliha. The name has endured over the centuries, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a deep connection to the Arabic language and Islamic traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aliha over time

The chart below shows babies named Aliha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Aliha, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aliha
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Decades

Aliha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aliha 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 #3255 38 5
2010s #4332 29 6
2000s #3166 21 4

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FAQ

Aliha: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Aliha was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Aliha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 11 babies registered as Aliha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aliha?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "unique, divine guidance".

How many people are called Aliha in the UK?

A total of 88 babies have been registered as Aliha across the 15 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.