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Aalena

Quick answerThe given name 'Aalena' is derived from the Arabic word 'al-'ayn', meaning 'the eye' or 'beauty', and is likely a variant of the name 'Aaliyah', which is associated with the Arabic word 'al-'ali', meaning 'ascended' or 'exalted'.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,424
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2015
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology7 Chaldean 7
Global rank#16,424

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Aalena

The given name 'Aalena' is derived from the Arabic word 'al-'ayn', meaning 'the eye' or 'beauty', and is likely a variant of the name 'Aaliyah', which is associated with the Arabic word 'al-'ali', meaning 'ascended' or 'exalted'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Aalena' is derived from the Arabic word 'al-'ayn', meaning 'the eye' or 'beauty', and is likely a variant of the name 'Aaliyah', which is associated with the Arabic word 'al-'ali', meaning 'ascended' or 'exalted'. The name 'Aalena' is commonly used in cultures influenced by Arabic and Islamic traditions, although its exact historical context and usage are unclear.

Aalena currently ranks #16,424 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.

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