Aalyah
Girl nameAalyah has been given to 738 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It peaked in 2002. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Aalyah.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
738
Peak year
2002 (51 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1994
10-year trend
▼ -65%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Aalyah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Aalyah.
Sibling name ideas for Aalyah
Same era and popularity as Aalyah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Aalyah?
Aalyah has been given to 738 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Aalyah peak?
Aalyah peaked in 2002, when 51 babies were given the name.
Is Aalyah a girl or boy name?
Aalyah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Aalyah are girls).
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