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Alea

Quick answerThe name Alea derives from Latin "alea," meaning "dice" or "chance," and is rooted in the concept of gambling or fate.

English (Rare) · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,958
TrendStable
Peak year2000
Syllables2
OriginEnglish (Rare)
LanguageEnglish (Rare)
CultureEnglish (Rare)
Letters4
Numerology1 Chaldean 1
Global rank#83

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

About the name Alea

The name Alea derives from Latin "alea," meaning "dice" or "chance," and is rooted in the concept of gambling or fate.

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Etymology

The name Alea derives from Latin "alea," meaning "dice" or "chance," and is rooted in the concept of gambling or fate. It is used primarily in modern Western cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries, with no significant historical religious associations, though it has gained contemporary popularity as a given name rather than carrying deep cultural tradition.

Alea currently ranks #2,958 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.

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