Aaleyah

Girl name

Aaleyah has been given to 1,441 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It peaked in 2015. In 2025, about 1 in 76,537 girls was named Aaleyah.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,441

Peak year

2015 (155 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1994

10-year trend

▼ -86%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Aaleyah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Aaliyahgirl

110,077 babies since 1976

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FAQ

How popular is the name Aaleyah?

Aaleyah has been given to 1,441 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Aaleyah peak?

Aaleyah peaked in 2015, when 155 babies were given the name.

Is Aaleyah a girl or boy name?

Aaleyah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Aaleyah are girls).

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