Aleena
Aleena is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Soft, delicate, or bright and noble.
Origin and history
Aleena is a feminine name primarily derived from the Arabic language, meaning 'soft' or 'delicate'. It is also considered a variant spelling of Alina, which has Slavic and Germanic roots meaning 'bright' or 'noble'. In the United States, the name has seen steady growth in popularity in recent decades as a modern, melodic choice.
Popularity in the United States
12,535 babies in the United States have been named Aleena since 1880. It ranks #1438 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #624.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26 %)
- TX (13 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 196 |
| 1990-2000 | 803 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,083 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,649 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,749 |
Nicknames
Leena, Lena, Leen
Fun facts
- Because of its dual roots in Arabic and European linguistic traditions, Aleena is used globally across different cultures.
- The spelling Aleena gained notable traction in the United States starting in the late 1990s and 2000s.