Alijah
boy name#469 in 2025Alijah entered the US charts in 1987, peaked at #408 in 2021, ranks #469 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1987–2025
#469
rank today
#408
peak (2021)
651
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6946 |
| 1990s | #2858 |
| 2000s | #658 |
| 2010s | #481 |
| 2020s | #444 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alijah has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 14,000 people named Alijah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alijah is a kid of about 10 — 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 Alijah in 2025?
- Alijah ranks #469 among US boy names in 2025, with 651 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alijah most popular?
- Alijah peaked in 2021, reaching #408 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alijah with classmates?
- Alijah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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