Alyjah
Every Alyjah since 1997 — 391 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alyjah
Alyjah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,952 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 391 American babies have been named Alyjah — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 25 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 Alyjah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alyjah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #8,952 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #6,853 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #6,908 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #6,845 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,348 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,056 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,418 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,047 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #8,886 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,744 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,583 | 6 | #10,723 |
| 2014 | 8 | #11,998 | 10 | #7,578 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #10,794 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,324 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #4,989 |
| 2010 | — | — | 21 | #4,523 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,366 | 18 | #5,112 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,514 | 19 | #4,908 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,217 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #5,801 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,294 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,505 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,489 | 15 | #5,045 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,694 | 12 | #5,743 |
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| 2000 | 5 | #15,157 | 6 | #9,142 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alyjah in 2025?
Alyjah ranked #8,952 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alyjah?
391 babies have been named Alyjah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alyjah most popular?
Alyjah peaked in 2008, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Alyjah a boy or girl name?
Alyjah is used for both: about 13% of babies named Alyjah have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Alyjah rising or falling?
Alyjah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.