UK girl's name
Alleah
A feminine variant of the name Aliyah, meaning "ascent" or "rising" in Hebrew.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alleah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alleah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 5 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2000 to 2009. 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 22 living people in the UK are called Alleah. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alleah ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 5 girls were registered as Alleah.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alleah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
5 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Alleah mean?
The name Alleah is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "Allāh," meaning "God" or "the one true God" in Islam. The name is thought to have evolved from a combination of "Allāh" and a feminine suffix, forming the name Alleah.
During the medieval period, the name was primarily found in regions with significant Islamic influence, particularly in the Middle East and parts of North Africa. It was often given to girls as a way to express devotion and reverence to the Islamic faith.
While there are no direct references to the name Alleah in ancient religious texts or historical records, its connection to the Arabic word "Allāh" suggests a deep spiritual significance within the Islamic tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alleah can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in a manuscript from the Abbasid Caliphate, a prominent Islamic empire that ruled over vast territories from its capital in Baghdad.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Alleah. One example is Alleah al-Andalusi, a renowned female scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century in the Andalusian region of Spain. Her works contributed significantly to the literary and intellectual landscape of the time.
Another notable figure was Alleah bint Abdallah, a 13th-century princess from the Ayyubid dynasty, which ruled over parts of the Middle East during the medieval period. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in court affairs.
In the 15th century, Alleah al-Qahira was a prominent female calligrapher and artist from Cairo, whose intricate works adorned various religious and secular buildings in the region.
During the Ottoman Empire, Alleah Hatun was a celebrated 16th-century Ottoman princess, renowned for her philanthropic endeavors and support of educational institutions.
Lastly, Alleah bint Saleh al-Subaie was a 19th-century Arabian scholar and educator who played a significant role in promoting women's education and empowerment in the Arabian Peninsula.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Alleah, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alleah over time
The chart below shows babies named Alleah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alleah, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alleah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alleah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4484 | 22 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Alleah
- 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
Alleah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alleah in the UK right now?
In 2009, Alleah was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Alleah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 5 babies registered as Alleah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alleah?
A feminine variant of the name Aliyah, meaning "ascent" or "rising" in Hebrew.
How many people are called Alleah in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Alleah across the 6 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.