Aalaiyah
girl name#11932 in 2025Aalaiyah entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #7631 in 2022, ranks #11932 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1997–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #13724 |
| 2000s | #15595 |
| 2010s | #12128 |
| 2020s | #10806 |
Fashion outlook
Aalaiyah sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Aalaiyah today is about where Madelena stood in 1981 — 3 years past a #7649-sized peak. By 1996, Madelena had settled around #11978.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 100 people named Aalaiyah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aalaiyah is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aalaiyah in 2025?
- Aalaiyah ranks #11932 among US girl names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Aalaiyah most popular?
- Aalaiyah peaked in 2022, reaching #7631 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Aalaiyah with classmates?
- Aalaiyah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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