Alajah
Every Alajah since 1995 — 693 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alajah
Alajah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,277 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 693 American babies have been named Alajah. Its peak came in 2005, when 47 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 Alajah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alajah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,277 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,309 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,646 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,702 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,492 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,130 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,525 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,104 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,671 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,130 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,317 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,018 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,491 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,736 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,891 |
| 2009 | 44 | #3,621 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,093 |
| 2007 | 39 | #3,985 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,415 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,262 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,750 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,674 |
| 2002 | 32 | #3,979 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,566 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,402 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,448 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alajah in 2025?
Alajah ranked #13,277 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alajah?
693 babies have been named Alajah in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alajah most popular?
Alajah peaked in 2005, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Alajah a boy or girl name?
Alajah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alajah rising or falling?
Alajah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.