Aloe Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Aloe

A rarely used nature name with a gentle sound, Aloe appears as a (masculine) name in Akwaeke Emezi's fantasy novel, Pet, and in its sequel Bitter. Reminiscent of Arlo and Milo, Aloe is associated with the soothing, healing qualities of Aloe Vera.

Aloe for boys

While Aloe has never been given to more than five boys in the US, in a recent year, it was chosen for eleven girls.

Aloe for girls#13297 US

A nature name, associated with the cooling, healing plant, often used to treat burns, Aloe has a gentle and appealing sound, reminiscent of Shiloh, Arlo, Allie, and Lola. A very quietly used choice in the US, it appeared in the stats for the first time in 2015 and in a more recent year, was given to eleven girls.

Pronounced AL-oh.

As of October 2026, Aloe ranked #13297 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #8948 in 2024.