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Aleen

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Pronounced ah-LEEN /ə.ˈlin/High

Meaning: NobleMedium

In 30 seconds: Aleen is an Armenian name meaning 'noble'.
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Origin MediumArmenian
MeaningNoble
U.S. rank (2025)#3168 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births50 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,726

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201918962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aleen comes from Armenian and carries the meaning 'noble'. It is a graceful, single-vowel-stressed name that sits comfortably in both Armenian and English-speaking settings. The straightforward meaning gives it a dignified quality.

It relates to forms like Alin and the shorter Lina and Lyna, which share its sound. Jamaican sprinter Aleen Bailey, born in 1980, carries this exact spelling.

Did you know? Aleen is a spelling variant of Aline, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'noble' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Aleen — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AlinLinaLineLynaAddie

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Aleen Bailey (1980–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Aleen…

Lina— A listed variation that shares Aleen's core sound.
Taleen— echoes that soft -en sound
Ani— a fellow Armenian choice
Ara— a fellow Armenian choice
Arwen— shares the -en ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleen mean?

Aleen is usually explained as meaning 'noble' and is most often linked with Armenian tradition.

How do you pronounce Aleen?

It's commonly said ah-LEEN /ə.ˈlin/.

Is Aleen a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aleen is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aleen?

In 2024, Aleen ranked #2918 in the U.S. for girls, with 56 births recorded.

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