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Aleena

Girl name · 163 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aleena: 163 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 14 births in 2013.

Aleena is a name with multiple origins, most commonly viewed as a variant of Alina, deriving from the Greek "helene," meaning "torch" or "moon," or from the Old German "adal," meaning "noble." In Arabic contexts, Aleena means "soft, pliable" or "beautiful," while in Irish it can be a form of Aileen, tied to "eibhleann," meaning "bright, shining." A notable bearer is Aleena Gibson, a Swedish singer-songwriter. The name shares roots with Helen of Troy, and places like St. Helena take their name from her. A more distant connection is the city of Alba, Scotland’s Gaelic name, though this is not directly etymologically linked. Aleena remains a graceful, cross-cultural choice, particularly popular in Scotland in the 2000s.