Aaliyah
boy nameAaliyah entered the US charts in 1994, peaked at #6520 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1994–2025
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rank today
#6520
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8701 |
| 2000s | #7675 |
| 2010s | #10445 |
| 2020s | #12239 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Aaliyah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aaliyah alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aaliyah in 2025?
- Aaliyah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Aaliyah most popular?
- Aaliyah peaked in 2004, reaching #6520 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Aaliyah with classmates?
- Aaliyah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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