The name Alleyna is of Hebrew origin and its meaning is "ascension" or "elevation". It is derived from the Hebrew word "alya", which means to go up or ascend. The name Alleyna has a rich history dating back to biblical times. In the Old Testament, Alleyna is mentioned as one of the wives of Esau, the son of Isaac and Rebekah. Throughout history, the name Alleyna has been associated with strength, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity. It is often chosen by parents who wish to give their daughter a powerful and meaningful name that reflects her potential for greatness and achievement.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Alleyna in the United States from 2000 to 2014.
From 2000 onwards, there were consistently fewer than ten births per year for this name. The peak years were 2000 and 2005 with ten and six births respectively. Following these peaks, the number of Alleyna births decreased slightly to five in both 2003 and 2004.
There was another slight increase in 2008 with six births, but this was not maintained as the numbers dropped back down to five in 2009. After a gap of five years without data, there were again five Alleyna births in 2014.
Overall, from 2000 to 2014, there were a total of forty-two children named Alleyna born in the United States. This represents a consistent but relatively low presence for this name over the fifteen-year period.