Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Aleli since 1992
Babies named Aleli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Aleli is a modern rarity, first recorded in U.S. data in 1992. It has never entered the Top 1000, reflecting its low but steady usage over the decades. The name reached its peak in 2014, but its trajectory has been falling since 2022, indicating a recent decline in interest. Despite its Spanish-influenced sound, Aleli has not been tied to any particular region or state, and its origins remain unclear, possibly a creative respelling or a nod to the flower name 'alelí'. This ambiguity gives the name a fresh, open quality, appealing to parents seeking a unique and melodic name without a heavy historical or cultural backpack.
Aleli first appeared in U.S. records in 1992, likely a modern coinage influenced by Spanish 'alelí', a type of flower (Matthiola incana). Its usage has been rare and sporadic, with a peak in 2014. The name may also be a creative variant of Alali or a respelling of Aleyli, but no clear etymological root has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lee, Leli
Variants: Alali, Aleyli, Alayli
Sibling names for Aleli
Names that share Aleli's style, for a brother or sister.
