Aariyah

Girl name

Aariyah has been given to 862 babies in the U.S. since 2003. It peaked in 2018.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

862

Peak year

2018 (70 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2003

10-year trend

▼ -31%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Aaliyahgirl

110,077 babies since 1976

Ariyahgirl

11,120 babies since 1998

Zariyahgirl

7,569 babies since 1996

Mariyahgirl

6,555 babies since 1990

Sariyahgirl

6,500 babies since 1998

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FAQ

How popular is the name Aariyah?

Aariyah has been given to 862 babies in the U.S. since 2003. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Aariyah peak?

Aariyah peaked in 2018, when 70 babies were given the name.

Is Aariyah a girl or boy name?

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

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