The nameAleyna

Aleyna is a modern Turkish girl's name. It has been rising in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

Its meaning is debated. It is often linked to the Arabic 'aliyy, "high".

Origin

Turkish. It is a recent name that became very common in Turkey.

History

Aleyna appeared in France in 1997 and kept rising into the early 2020s.

Popularity of the name Aleyna

Aleyna in France

318thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (190 births)
3,355babies named Aleyna in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Aleyna was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,285 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Aleyna. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Aleyna in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 170 births a year on average, against 102 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aleyna mean?

Its meaning is debated. It is often linked to the Arabic 'aliyy, "high".

What is the origin of the name Aleyna?

Turkish. It is a recent name that became very common in Turkey.

Is Aleyna a girl's or a boy's name?

Aleyna is a girl's name.