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Aleah

əˈliː.ə

Rising, exalted

HebrewArabic

How to say it

a · LE · ah

əˈliː.ə

What it means

A variant of Aliyah, from Hebrew 'to ascend' and Arabic 'exalted, high.'

Aleah is a modern respelling in the Aliyah family. The Hebrew 'aliyah' means 'to ascend' or 'to rise up,' and in Jewish usage it also names the return to the land of Israel. The Arabic 'aliya' means 'exalted, sublime, high in standing.' Both threads give the name a shared sense of rising and elevation. The 'Aleah' spelling is one of many contemporary forms alongside Aliyah, Aaliyah, and Alia. It has been easing back, slipping from rank 756 to 965 in the 2025 US data.

How to spell Aleah

The standard spelling is Aleah. Common variants include Aliyah, Aaliyah, Alia, Aleigha, but Aleah is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #657118802025

peaked at #390 in 2011, currently #965 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Pronunciation

    uh-LEE-uh, stress on the second syllable.

Spelling variants

  • Aliyah
  • Aaliyah
  • Alia
  • Aleigha

Common questions

What does the name Aleah mean?
A variant of Aliyah, from Hebrew 'to ascend' and Arabic 'exalted, high.'
What does Aleah mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Aleah means "Rising, exalted." Aleah is a modern respelling in the Aliyah family. The Hebrew 'aliyah' means 'to ascend' or 'to rise up,' and in Jewish usage it also names the return to the land of Israel. The Arabic 'aliya' means 'exalted, sublime, high in standing.' Both threads give the name a shared sense of rising and elevation. The 'Aleah' spelling is one of many contemporary forms alongside Aliyah, Aaliyah, and Alia. It has been easing back, slipping from rank 756 to 965 in the 2025 US data.
How do you pronounce Aleah?
Aleah is pronounced əˈliː.ə. Say it as a-LE-ah, with the stress on the "le" syllable.
How do you spell Aleah?
The standard spelling is Aleah. Common spelling variants include Aliyah, Aaliyah, Alia, Aleigha.
Is Aleah a boy or girl name?
Aleah is traditionally a feminine name.
How popular is the name Aleah?
Aleah ranked #965 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.