NAME PROFILE
Lei
A variation of the Hebrew name Eliana, meaning 'My God has answered,' and the Arabic word Aliya, meaning 'lofty' or 'sublime.' This name represents a person who is spiritually attuned, graceful, and possesses a radiant, uplifting spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 683 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1962 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1943 |
| Most recent | 1980 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
HI — 77%CA — 23%AK — 0%RI — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Aliyanna (American social media influencer and model) · Aliana Lohan (Singer and actress known for 'Mostly Ghostly') · Eliana (Prominent Brazilian television host and singer) · Eliana Alexander (Mexican-American actress known for 'Desire') · Aliyana Traison (Writer and creative director)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AliAnnaAnnieLiaYanna
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