The baby name Alaleh is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-LAH-leh.
Alaleh is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Alaleh is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-LAH-leh.
Alaleh is Persian in Origin.
Alaleh is a Persian feminine name meaning “tulip,” often understood as the wild red tulip that carpets Iran’s spring hillsides. It derives from lâleh (لاله), a classical Persian noun celebrated in poetry as a symbol of beauty, ardor, and, through its red color, love and sacrifice. Pronounced ah-lah-LEH, the spelling with initial A reflects a common transliteration choice and preserves the three-syllable cadence favored in Persian names.
Use of Alaleh and its root form increased in the 20th century alongside a wave of nature-inspired Persian names, though the flower itself is referenced throughout medieval verse and miniature painting. Variants and cognates include Laleh/Lâleh (Persian standard), Lale (Turkish), Lalə (Azerbaijani), and Lale (Kurdish); short forms such as Lale and Lali may appear in informal address. Related names evoking blossoms include Shaghayegh (poppy) and Narges (narcissus). The name conveys freshness, elegance, and a quietly poetic aura.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | 0 | #229 | 3 | 4,221 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #487 | 44 | 8,334 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 |
Alaleh is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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