Aleph
Meaningox · Hebrew
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,002 in 2023
13 babies were named Aleph in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,621 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2011–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aleph you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aleph, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aleph would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAleph first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #4,002.
- New on the sceneAleph wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2011.
- TrendAleph has climbed 1,621 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Aleph means “ox”.
About the name Aleph
Aleph is a boy name meaning “ox”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-eph”. US birth records list Aleph for boys from 2011 to 2025, in 14 of those 15 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #4,002 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.1 | 245,232 boys |
| 2020s | 8.7 | 114,943 boys |
Questions about the name Aleph
What does the name Aleph mean?
Aleph means “ox” in Hebrew.
Is Aleph a boy or girl name?
Aleph is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aleph?
Aleph ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#4,002).