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Alejah

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Alejah is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “Alejah is a modern variant of Aleja, which is of Spanish origin, a short form of Alejandra, meaning 'defending warrior'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2002.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginSpanish

What Alejah Means

Alejah is a modern variant of Aleja, which is of Spanish origin, a short form of Alejandra, meaning 'defending warrior'.

The Story of Alejah

Her very name is a shield, a banner of courage raised against any encroaching darkness.

Alejah emerges as a modern iteration, a variant of the Spanish Aleja. This name draws its formidable spirit from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defending warrior.' It carries a long history of strong female figures and a powerful sense of protection.

This name is for your daughter, a warrior in spirit, brave and steadfast. You envision her as someone who stands her ground, fiercely protective of her beliefs and the people she holds dear, a true defender.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#13 in 2002

Total Births

119

First Recorded

1999

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