Aleyna
ah-LAY-nuh; eye-LAY-nuh
Spelling variation of Alana or Elena, Turkish, Arabic
"bright shining light; soft, tender, delicate"
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Updated Fri Aug 15 2025
Aleyna Origin and Meaning
The name Aleyna is a girl's name of Arabic, English, Turkish origin meaning "bright shining light; soft, tender, delicate".
A multicultural choice, Aleyna is a familiar name in Turkey, the UK, the Netherlands, and in France, where it has been on the rise in recent years. In the US, it has been given to a growing number of girls since the 90s, helped along in recent years perhaps by singer Aleyna Tillki, model Aleyna FitzGerald, and actress, influencer, and singer, Aleyna Dalveren.
As a variation of Elena, Alaina, and Elaina, it is connected to the classic Helen, giving it a bright and shining meaning. As a Turkish and Arabic name, it can mean "soft, tender, delicate" or "to us" depending on which root you follow.
# 961 in the US
Aleyna Rank in US Top 1000
Popularity of the name Aleyna
Famous People Named Aleyna
- Aleyna TilkiTurkish Singer