Aalyiah
girl nameAalyiah entered the US charts in 1994, peaked at #3173 in 2011, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1994–2025
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rank today
#3173
peak (2011)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #6443 |
| 2000s | #3972 |
| 2010s | #5114 |
| 2020s | #10498 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Aalyiah has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Aalyiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aalyiah alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aalyiah in 2025?
- Aalyiah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Aalyiah most popular?
- Aalyiah peaked in 2011, reaching #3173 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Aalyiah with classmates?
- Aalyiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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