Alea

Help baby rise to any occasion with this top-notch name! Alea is a girl’s name of Hebrew and Swiss origin and a variation of another girl name, Aaliyah. Meaning “to ascend” and “rising,” Alea exudes a grace and elegance that is hard to ignore. Its lovely sound, combined with what Alea stands for, makes this baby perfect for parents who want to inspire their little ones to reach for the highest of mountain peaks—possibly even those that make up the iconic Swiss Alps. Alea also has additional possible origins, including Italian, Persian, and Arabic, with the alternative meaning “risk.” Alea is a very popular name in Switzerland, and, with its many varying origins, is a perfect example of how the country celebrates and embraces many different cultures. So, we think that giving baby this moniker is a risk worth taking.