Aleyah
Every Aleyah since 1991 — 2,805 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleyah
Aleyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,710 in 2025 with 119 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 2,805 American babies have been named Aleyah. Its peak came in 2012, when 135 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 Aleyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 119 | #1,710 |
| 2024 | 105 | #1,896 |
| 2023 | 118 | #1,738 |
| 2022 | 128 | #1,649 |
| 2021 | 129 | #1,622 |
| 2020 | 110 | #1,792 |
| 2019 | 126 | #1,668 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2,561 |
| 2017 | 97 | #2,018 |
| 2016 | 89 | #2,169 |
| 2015 | 107 | #1,895 |
| 2014 | 115 | #1,782 |
| 2013 | 115 | #1,776 |
| 2012 | 135 | #1,603 |
| 2011 | 119 | #1,728 |
| 2010 | 100 | #1,992 |
| 2009 | 112 | #1,877 |
| 2008 | 106 | #1,977 |
| 2007 | 100 | #2,035 |
| 2006 | 75 | #2,459 |
| 2005 | 67 | #2,553 |
| 2004 | 52 | #2,998 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,923 |
| 2002 | 66 | #2,415 |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,541 |
| 2000 | 54 | #2,710 |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,025 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleyah in 2025?
Aleyah ranked #1,710 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 119 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleyah?
2,805 babies have been named Aleyah in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleyah most popular?
Aleyah peaked in 2012, when 135 newborns received the name.
Is Aleyah a boy or girl name?
Aleyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleyah rising or falling?
Aleyah has been roughly stable over the past decade.