Nobility of faith
Derived from the Arabic name Ala al-Din, it is composed of the elements 'ala' meaning 'nobility' or 'excellence' and 'din' meaning 'religion' or 'faith'. It is most famously associated with the Middle Eastern folk tale of a young man who finds a magical lamp.
About 8 boys were named Aladdin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A resourceful street urchin who finds a magic lamp · One Thousand and One Nights
Member of the Byzantine imperial family
