Alef
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Alef first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 15 babies have been named Alef in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alef is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,142 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,142
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Alef
Alef is a boy name .
Alef is currently ranked #44,142 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Alef include Alexander, Alejandro, Alex, Alexis, Alessandro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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