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Aleela

OriginSwahili
Meaning"she cries"

About Aleela

Lilting African name that translates perfectly into other cultures.

Pronounced ah-LAY-luh.

As of October 2026, Aleela ranked #15585 in US births in 2007 SSA.

Editor: Sophie Kihm

Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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