Rising since 2019, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Aleph since 2011
Babies named Aleph per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 90 |
Meaning & origin
Aleph entered the U.S. Social Security records in 2011, marking its debut as a given name. It reached its peak rank of 6,446th in 2023, with a 1-in-131,390 usage rate in 2025. Since 2019, its trajectory has been rising, reflecting growing interest in short, meaningful names with spiritual roots. While no top states have recorded significant usage, Aleph's appeal lies in its symbolic weight as the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, echoing themes of beginnings and infinity. The name remains rare, chosen by parents drawn to its intellectual and mystical resonance.
Aleph is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, derived from the Phoenician letter 'alep, meaning 'ox'. In Jewish mysticism, Aleph represents the oneness of God and the infinite. The name has been adopted in modern times as a given name, particularly among those seeking a name with spiritual or intellectual significance.
“Aleph” around the world
Where Aleph lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al
Sibling names for Aleph
Names that share Aleph's style, for a brother or sister.
