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Aleyna

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Pronounced ah-LAY-nuh /ɑːˈleɪ.nə/High

Meaning: Oh, my eyes; expression of beauty or wonder; from Turkish aleyna (oh, my eyes!) or Arabic alayna (upon us, to us)Medium

In 30 seconds: A Turkish name possibly meaning 'oh, my eyes!' — an expression of beauty and wonder. One of the most popular girls' names in Turkey, it has spread globally through the Turkish diaspora.
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Origin MediumTurkish, Arabic
MeaningOh, my eyes; expression of beauty or wonder; from Turkish aleyna (oh, my eyes!) or Arabic alayna (upon us, to us)
U.S. rank (2024)#1226 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births191 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,740

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319852024

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

History & Origin

Aleyna is a popular Turkish feminine name whose etymology is debated. It may come from Turkish (an exclamation of beauty) or Arabic alayna (upon us). It has been one of Turkey's most popular girls' names in the 2010s–2020s.

Aleyna ranked #1226 for girls in 2024, used in Turkish American and broader communities.

Did you know? Aleyna Tilki (born 1998) is one of Turkey's biggest pop stars — her hit 'Sen Olsan Bari' (2017) became one of the most-viewed Turkish music videos online, and her fame has made Aleyna one of the most recognizable Turkish names internationally.
Overall data confidence 76%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AlynaAleina

Nicknames

AleLeyna

Famous Bearers

  • ★Aleyna Tilki (b. 2000)
    Turkish pop singer whose 2017 single Sen Olsan Bari became one of the most-viewed Turkish music videos online.

If you like Aleyna…

Alena— three-syllable Al- name with the same soft European feel
Alexa— Al- opening three-syllable name with the same friendly sound
Elena— three-syllable El- name with the same flowing quality
Alina— three-syllable Al- name with the same international appeal
Layna— two-syllable -ayna ending name in the same sound family

Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleyna mean?

Aleyna possibly means 'oh, my eyes!' in Turkish — an expression of wonder at beauty. The exact etymology is debated.

How do you pronounce Aleyna?

It's said ah-LAY-nuh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aleyna a boy or girl name?

Aleyna is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Aleyna?

Aleyna ranked #1226 for U.S. girls in 2024.