Aleyna
Aleyna is a girl's name of Turkish origin.
Meaning
Upon us or with us.
Origin and history
Aleyna is a feminine given name of Arabic origin that gained significant popularity in Turkey before spreading internationally. Derived from an Arabic phrase found in the Quran, it translates to 'upon us' or 'with us'. In the United States, its usage has increased in recent decades as a modern melodic choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,938 babies in the United States have been named Aleyna since 1880. It ranks #3268 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1141.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.6 %)
- CA (27 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- IL (3.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 140 |
| 2000-2010 | 564 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,106 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,114 |
Famous people named Aleyna
- Aleyna Tilki: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name is taken directly from the Arabic prepositional phrase 'aleyna', meaning 'upon us' or 'unto us', featured in Islamic texts.
- Aleyna became one of the most popular modern female names in Turkey starting in the late 1990s.