Valayah
girl nameValayah entered the US charts in 2017, peaked at #12161 in 2024, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2017–2025
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rank today
#12161
peak (2024)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #15902 |
| 2020s | #12161 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Valayah are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
Valayah is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Valayahs are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Valayah in 2025?
- Valayah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Valayah most popular?
- Valayah peaked in 2024, reaching #12161 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Valayah with classmates?
- Valayah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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