Aliyah
boy nameAliyah entered the US charts in 2002, peaked at #6520 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2002–2025
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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 |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #9283 |
| 2010s | #11811 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Aliyah are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Aliyah alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aliyah in 2025?
- Aliyah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Aliyah most popular?
- Aliyah peaked in 2004, reaching #6520 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Aliyah with classmates?
- Aliyah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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