Rising since 2002, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Aleeha since 2000
Babies named Aleeha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Aleeha is a modern variant spelling of the Arabic name Aaliyah, which means 'exalted' or 'sublime'. First recorded in the United States in 2000, it has seen a rising trajectory since 2002. In 2025, it ranked 6546, with a frequency of 1 in 94,545 births, and reached its peak popularity in 2022. The name is most common in New York. Aleeha remains a distinctive choice, reflecting a trend of phonetic respellings of classic names.
Aleeha is a variant spelling of Aaliyah, the feminine form of the Arabic name Ali, meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime'. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, influenced by the singer Aaliyah. The spelling Aleeha, with an 'e' and 'h', emerged as a modern respelling to maintain the original pronunciation.
Where Aleeha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lea, Ali
Sibling names for Aleeha
Names that share Aleeha's style, for a brother or sister.
