Declining since 2014, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Aleighna since 2008
Babies named Aleighna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Aleighna is a modern American coinage that first appeared in official records in 2008. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, after which its usage has steadily declined. In 2025, it ranked 14,942 with roughly 1 in 321,453 female newborns receiving the name. The spelling combines the popular 'leigh' suffix with the 'na' ending, reflecting a broader trend toward distinctive phonetic variations in the 2010s. Despite its rarity, the name carries a melodic quality similar to more common names like Aaliyah or Alaina, appealing to parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding choice. Its trajectory shows a clear falling pattern since its peak, suggesting it may become even less common in the coming years.
Aleighna is a modern American coinage, likely formed from the popular 'A' prefix combined with the lyrical sound of names like Aaliyah or Alaina. The spelling with 'leigh' and 'na' reflects a trend in the late 2000s and 2010s toward unique phonetic variations. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2008.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leigh, Leena, Ally, Aleigh
Variants: Aleighna, Aleigna, Aleighnah
Sibling names for Aleighna
Names that share Aleighna's style, for a brother or sister.
