Aalyah
Every Aalyah since 1994 — 738 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aalyah
Aalyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,921 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 738 American babies have been named Aalyah. Its peak came in 2002, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aalyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aalyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #10,921 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,252 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,056 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,032 |
| 2021 | 16 | #6,968 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,213 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,449 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,152 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,779 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,602 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,653 |
| 2014 | 17 | #6,988 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,255 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,253 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,151 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,306 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,931 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,006 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,721 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,919 |
| 2005 | 36 | #3,942 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,819 |
| 2003 | 44 | #3,291 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,888 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,631 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,151 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,641 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aalyah in 2025?
Aalyah ranked #10,921 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aalyah?
738 babies have been named Aalyah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aalyah most popular?
Aalyah peaked in 2002, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Aalyah a boy or girl name?
Aalyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aalyah rising or falling?
Aalyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.