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Aloe

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Pronounced AL-oh /ˈæl.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the English word aloe (via the Greek/Latin aloe), 'the aloe plant' (a healing succulent); a plant/word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: The aloe plant: Aloe is an English word-name. Sweet, modern, and warm (said 'AL-oh').
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningFrom the English word aloe (via the Greek/Latin aloe), 'the aloe plant' (a healing succulent); a plant/word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2025)#13297 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420152025

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

Aloe comes from the English word aloe (via the Greek/Latin aloe), 'the aloe plant' (a healing succulent); a plant/word-name (we note the word-name). A sweet, modern name (said 'AL-oh').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern nature/word-name. Rare, the-aloe-plant at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Aloe comes via the Greek/Latin aloe, 'the aloe plant' (a healing succulent) — a sweet plant/word-name (we note the word-name; said 'AL-oh').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Aloe — plant/word-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aloe mean?

Aloe is the English word 'the aloe plant' (a healing succulent). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Aloe?

It's said AL-oh /ˈæl.oʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aloe a boy or girl name?

Aloe is a girl's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Aloe?

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

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