Total births
985
Girls' name · since 1973
Aleana
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 985 babies named Aleana, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4935
- among girls today
- 985
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Aleana currently ranks #4935 among girls' names in America, with 985 babies recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aleana has been recorded 985 times among girls since 1973, currently ranked #4935 nationally and more common than 72% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #4935 among girls today
- 985 born since 1973
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aleana is currently the #4935 girls' name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 985 born since 1973, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4935
- among girls today
- 985
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Aleana vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4935
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Aleana was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
38 babies were named Aleana in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Aleana compares
985 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aleana's all-time total is 158% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aleana | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 985 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 48 | 19,840 |
Aleana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aleana's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aleana at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#4,935
Active since
1973
Aleana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Aleana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aleana's strongest decade.
327 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Aleana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 1980s 64
1980s
64 births
- 1990s
1990s
132 births
- 2000s
2000s
277 births
- 2010s
2010s
327 births
- 2020s
2020s
156 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 327 births (33% of all-time use).
How Aleana compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Aleana's total volume
Aleana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aleana by state
Where Aleana concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 59 | 6.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 30 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 14 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Aleana's total US births 6.0%
Even split
59 of 985 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aleana? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 985 babies named Aleana. Today it holds rank #4935 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 38 births.
When was Aleana most popular? ▼
Aleana was most popular in the 2010s decade with 327 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Aleana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aleana are California (59 births), Texas (30 births), Florida (14 births).
How long has the name Aleana been used? ▼
Records for Aleana go back to 1973, giving 53 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aleana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alexis, Alexandra, Alexa, Alexandria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aleana's data
- Aleana's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (327 total births) through the 2020s (156) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Aleanas (59 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aleana
Nearby Names Like Aleana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aleana
Alexis Girl
#501 344,557 births
Alexandra Girl
#221 245,451 births
Alexa Girl
#806 131,551 births
Alexandria Girl
#463 104,548 births
Alejandra Girl
#578 54,015 births
Compare Aleana side by side: Aleana vs Alexis Aleana vs Alexandra Aleana vs Alexa
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aleana: #4935 Girls' Name - 985 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aleana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aleana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.