Alliyah
A female given name from Hebrew borrowed from Arabic; a variant of the name Aliyah or Aaliyah.
Every Alliyah since 1994 — 3,013 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alliyah
Alliyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,340 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 3,013 American babies have been named Alliyah. Its peak came in 2002, when 173 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 Alliyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alliyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,340 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,270 |
| 2023 | 16 | #6,947 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,803 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,097 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,651 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,917 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,461 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,701 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,285 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,738 |
| 2014 | 72 | #2,497 |
| 2013 | 87 | #2,153 |
| 2012 | 117 | #1,760 |
| 2011 | 111 | #1,819 |
| 2010 | 114 | #1,795 |
| 2009 | 131 | #1,695 |
| 2008 | 138 | #1,635 |
| 2007 | 109 | #1,895 |
| 2006 | 117 | #1,772 |
| 2005 | 117 | #1,690 |
| 2004 | 154 | #1,363 |
| 2003 | 137 | #1,440 |
| 2002 | 173 | #1,185 |
| 2001 | 156 | #1,258 |
| 2000 | 141 | #1,336 |
| 1995 | 147 | #1,169 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alliyah mean?
A female given name from Hebrew borrowed from Arabic; a variant of the name Aliyah or Aaliyah.
How popular is the name Alliyah in 2025?
Alliyah ranked #6,340 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alliyah?
3,013 babies have been named Alliyah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alliyah most popular?
Alliyah peaked in 2002, when 173 newborns received the name.
Is Alliyah a boy or girl name?
Alliyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alliyah rising or falling?
Alliyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.