Alyjah
boy name#8910 in 2025Alyjah entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #4517 in 2010, ranks #8910 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1997–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #7660 |
| 2000s | #5737 |
| 2010s | #7275 |
| 2020s | #7139 |
Fashion outlook
Alyjah sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Alyjah today is about where Erikson stood in 1996 — 15 years past a #4509-sized peak. By 2011, Erikson had settled around #6847.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 300 people named Alyjah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alyjah alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alyjah in 2025?
- Alyjah ranks #8910 among US boy names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alyjah most popular?
- Alyjah peaked in 2010, reaching #4517 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alyjah with classmates?
- Alyjah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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