How popular is the name Aaliyah in 2025?

Aaliyah ranks #101 among US girl names in 2025, with 2,607 babies given the name.

When was the name Aaliyah most popular?

Aaliyah peaked in 2012, reaching #36 among US girl names.

Aaliyah will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name#101 in 2025

Aaliyah entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #36 in 2012, ranks #101 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.

#101

rank today

#36

peak (2012)

2,607

babies in 2025

falling

a name gently stepping back from its peak

Over the last decade, Aaliyah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.

About 109,000 people named Aaliyah are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Aaliyah alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Aaliyah in 2025?: Aaliyah ranks #101 among US girl names in 2025, with 2,607 babies given the name.
When was the name Aaliyah most popular?: Aaliyah peaked in 2012, reaching #36 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Aaliyah with classmates?: Aaliyah will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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