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Alef

ah-LEF /ɑːˈlɛf/ Hebrew

At a glance

In short
Alef is a unique and intriguing Hebrew name for baby boys, meaning "ox" or "leader," symbolizing strength and authority.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#12,349)
Babies in 2024
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#12,146 in 2021
First recorded
2018

Meaning of Alef

Alef is a unique and intriguing name for baby boys. It originates from Hebrew and is pronounced as ah-LEF. In Hebrew, Alef means "ox" or "leader," symbolizing strength and authority. The name Alef carries a sense of power and significance, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a strong and distinctive name for their son. Despite its rarity, Alef has been steadily gaining popularity in recent years, with five occurrences in the United States in 2021, ranking at 12,119th place. This name exudes confidence and individuality, setting the stage for a remarkable future.

How to pronounce Alef

Hebrew

Popularity of Alef in the U.S.

Alef was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #12,349 with 5 babies. It peaked at #12,146 in 2021. It first appears in the records in 2018.

Bar and line chart: Alef in the U.S., 2018–2024. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 5 in 2018 and 5 in 2024. Line: rank among boy names, peak #12,146 in 2021, #12,349 in 2024.
  • Boys named Alef (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2018–2024. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2018⁠–⁠2024 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2024512,349back
2021512,146back
2018512,156new

Notable people named Alef

  • Alef dos Santos Saldanha is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sao Bernardo Futebol Clube.