Holding steady.
Popularity of Aleja since 1994
Babies named Aleja per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Aleja entered U.S. records in 1994, a year that marks its beginning as a modern feminine name. It reached its peak popularity in 2002, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, reflecting a steady but low level of use. Its pronunciation, ah-LEH-hah, and spelling suggest a creative variation of established names like Alethea or Alicia. While its meaning is uncertain, Aleja fits a pattern of contemporary coinages that prioritize sound and style over etymological roots. Without any top states or famous bearers, it remains an uncommon choice, appealing to those seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Aleja is likely a modern respelling of Alethea, from Greek alētheia 'truth', or a stylized variant of names like Alicia or Aleja as a creative spelling. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1994, reflecting a trend for distinctive, feminine-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leja, Ale
Sibling names for Aleja
Names that share Aleja's style, for a brother or sister.
