Alleyne
Alleyne is an Irish girl name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationAlleyne peaked in 1915, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryAlleyne first shows up in US birth records in 1902, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 123 years since.
US births per million girls, 1902–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Alleyne
Alleyne is a girl name of Irish origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Irish names
Other spellings of Alleyne
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Girl name: Alina · possibly noble
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
Questions about the name Alleyne
What is the origin of the name Alleyne?
Alleyne is Irish in origin. Other Irish names to consider are Abigail (“my father is joy”), Riley (“rye clearing”), Maeve (“she who intoxicates”) and Kennedy (“helmeted head”).
Is Alleyne a boy or girl name?
Alleyne is a girl name.
How popular is the name Alleyne?
Alleyne is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1939. It peaked at #1,672 in 1915, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Alleyne?
If you like Alleyne, you might also like Aleine. Aleine is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Alleyne?
Alleyne is an Irish girl name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.