Aulelei
A girl's name of Samoan origin with 37 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 37 babies have been named Aulelei in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
In the most recent SSA release, Aulelei ranks #11191 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Aulelei is a girl's baby name of Samoan origin, from the Samoan aulelei, meaning 'beautiful, handsome, attractive.' In Samoan culture, aulelei describes beauty in the fullest sense — not just physical attractiveness but the kind of beauty that makes a person admired and beloved, that draws others toward them naturally and easily.
Aulelei carries the Samoan declaration of full beauty — not just the surface kind but the complete attractiveness of someone whose beauty draws people in, who is admired by the whole community, whose presence makes people feel that beauty is something real and worth honoring.
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Aulelei first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2008. A twenty-first-century entry, Aulelei belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Samoan classification suggests a path from samoan linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aulelei has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 19 | #13520 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 13 | #14491 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | #17879 | — |
The Story of Aulelei
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Aulelei is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aulelei are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.
How rare is Aulelei?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aulelei — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2020s with 19 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11191 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13804 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15564 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12095 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16886 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17879 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024