Alayjah
Every Alayjah since 1995 — 781 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alayjah
Alayjah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,885 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 781 American babies have been named Alayjah. Its peak came in 2009, when 58 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 Alayjah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alayjah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,885 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,265 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,648 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,645 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,423 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,861 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,620 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,161 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,056 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,619 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,247 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,356 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,516 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,526 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,224 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,964 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,966 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,183 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,383 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,074 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,736 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,824 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,675 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,284 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,744 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,219 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,589 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alayjah in 2025?
Alayjah ranked #8,885 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alayjah?
781 babies have been named Alayjah in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alayjah most popular?
Alayjah peaked in 2009, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Alayjah a boy or girl name?
Alayjah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alayjah rising or falling?
Alayjah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.