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Aleah

Girl name · 36 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aleah: 36 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2009.

Aleah is a modern variant of the Arabic name Aaliyah, meaning "exalted" or "sublime," and also occasionally serves as a creative spelling of the Gaelic name Ailbhe, meaning "white" or "bright." Its most famous bearer is the late American singer Aaliyah (1979–2001), the R&B star whose self-titled debut album and film roles made her an enduring pop-culture icon. While no major places are named directly after Aleah, the root Aaliyah shares its etymology with the name of the Aliyah movement in Judaism, referring to immigration to Israel. In Scotland, Aleah first appeared in the 1990s and has steadily found favour among parents drawn to its lyrical sound and multicultural roots.