Aliyyah
girl nameAliyyah entered the US charts in 1987, peaked at #5417 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1987–2025
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rank today
#5417
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8950 |
| 1990s | #8101 |
| 2000s | #11884 |
| 2010s | #14037 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Aliyyah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aliyyah alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aliyyah in 2025?
- Aliyyah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Aliyyah most popular?
- Aliyyah peaked in 1997, reaching #5417 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Aliyyah with classmates?
- Aliyyah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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