Alaylah
Every Alaylah since 2003 — 383 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alaylah
Alaylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,124 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 383 American babies have been named Alaylah. Its peak came in 2016, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Alaylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alaylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,124 |
| 2024 | 13 | #7,988 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,418 |
| 2022 | 20 | #5,995 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,424 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,323 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,806 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,771 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,667 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,162 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,292 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,803 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,734 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,883 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,742 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,229 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,495 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,640 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,027 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,459 |
| 2005 | 8 | #11,872 |
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| 2003 | 7 | #12,460 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alaylah in 2025?
Alaylah ranked #6,124 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alaylah?
383 babies have been named Alaylah in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alaylah most popular?
Alaylah peaked in 2016, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Alaylah a boy or girl name?
Alaylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alaylah rising or falling?
Alaylah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.