Ailah
Every Ailah since 2005 — 396 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ailah
Ailah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,549 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 396 American babies have been named Ailah. Its peak came in 2021, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ailah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ailah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,549 |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,042 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,750 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,042 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,619 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,611 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,616 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,802 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,540 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,897 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,280 |
| 2014 | 17 | #6,998 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,055 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,646 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,639 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,494 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,305 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,626 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,558 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,634 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,545 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ailah in 2025?
Ailah ranked #4,549 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ailah?
396 babies have been named Ailah in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ailah most popular?
Ailah peaked in 2021, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Ailah a boy or girl name?
Ailah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ailah rising or falling?
Ailah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.