Aleki

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Pronounced ah-LEH-kee /ɑˈlɛ.ki/Medium

Meaning: A Hawaiian/Samoan/Tongan form of Alex/Alexander — from the Greek, 'a defender; a defender of men'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A defender: Aleki is a Polynesian form of Alex. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-LEH-kee').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA Hawaiian/Samoan/Tongan form of Alex/Alexander — from the Greek, 'a defender; a defender of men'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8311 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 94

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Aleki is a Hawaiian/Samoan/Tongan form of Alex/Alexander — from the Greek, 'a defender; a defender of men' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-LEH-kee').

In the U.S. it appears in Polynesian families. Rare, a-defender at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Alex/Alexander means 'a defender; a defender of men' in Greek — Aleki is a Polynesian form, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-LEH-kee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Aleki — routes layered

Variations

AlexAlesiAleka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleki mean?

Aleki is a Polynesian form of Alex/Alexander — Greek 'a defender'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aleki?

It's said ah-LEH-kee /ɑˈlɛ.ki/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aleki a boy or girl name?

Aleki is a boy's name.

How popular is Aleki?

Aleki is a very rare name in the U.S.