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Alef
OriginHebrew
Meaning"chief, number one"
About Alef
Alef was brought into the spotlight when Natalie Portman chose the alternate spelling Aleph for her son. This is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, similar to calling your child Alpha or Primo.
As of October 2026, Alef ranked #12385 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #12213 in 2021.
Editor's take: The name Alef is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "chief, number one".
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