Alheli
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 99 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Alheli is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 99 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Alheli ranks #15349 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Alheli is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, from the Spanish word for the wallflower (Erysimum) or stock (Matthiola) — fragrant spring flowers beloved in Mediterranean gardens. Alhelí in Spanish refers to these sweet-smelling blossoms that carpet garden walls in shades of gold, orange, and purple.
Flower names carry the particular beauty of the blossoms they name. Alhelí's wallflower connection gives it a quietly beautiful character — a flower that grows on walls and rocky places, filling even unlikely spaces with extraordinary fragrance. A name for someone who brings beauty to places where others wouldn't think to look.
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Alheli is cataloged under the Spanish naming tradition. Spanish names often flow through Latin and Visigothic roots, shaped by centuries of Catholic tradition and Iberian culture.
In the U.S., Alheli has been recorded as a girl's name since 1988, with 99 total births. Browse the Spanish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Alheli has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 42 | #11236 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 38 | #14275 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 8 | #12625 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 6 | #11831 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #11842 | — |
The Story of Alheli
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2020, Alheli is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Alheli are most likely born between 2010 and 2024.
How rare is Alheli?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Alheli — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 42 births that decade.
Alheli by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #15349 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11225 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10422 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9597 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9586 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12515 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11472 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16033 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15059 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13426 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17146 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12625 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11831 |
| 1988 | 5 | #11842 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024