Declining since 2017, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Aleila since 2002
Babies named Aleila per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aleila's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Aleila first entered U.S. birth records in 2002, a modern addition to the landscape of melodic girl names. Its rank of 8,860 in 2025 shows it remains rare, with an estimated 1 in 146,115 newborns receiving the name. The name has experienced a falling trajectory since 2017, though its peak year so far is 2025. Aleila does not appear in any state's top lists, reflecting its niche appeal. Likely a creative variant of Leila or Aaliyah, it fits a pattern of soft, vowel-rich names that have gained traction in the 2000s and 2010s. Parents drawn to Aleila may be looking for something familiar yet distinctive, with a gentle sound that pairs well with many middle names.
Aleila is a modern English coinage, likely formed as a variant of Leila (of Arabic origin, meaning 'night') or Aaliyah (meaning 'exalted' in Arabic). It first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, reflecting a trend of creating melodic, soft-sounding girls' names. Its usage has remained rare, peaking modestly in 2025.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leila, Lala, Ali
Variants: Ayleila, Aleila
Sibling names for Aleila
Names that share Aleila's style, for a brother or sister.
