Alija

Unisex

Alija has been given to 179 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It peaked in 2013. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Alija.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

179

Peak year

2013 (13 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1995

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

27% girls / 73% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Alinagirl

45,387 babies since 1892

Alisagirl

34,727 babies since 1945

Alijahboy

15,681 babies since 1987

Aliagirl

14,028 babies since 1915

Alizagirl

11,975 babies since 1952

Aliyagirl

11,075 babies since 1971

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Alija.

Mallygirl

179 babies since 1986

Jeneviegirl

179 babies since 1989

Andelyngirl

179 babies since 1990

Heydygirl

179 babies since 1993

Aireonnagirl

179 babies since 1997

Fartungirl

179 babies since 1998

Samariegirl

179 babies since 1999

Zabdigirl

179 babies since 1999

Alija vs Mally ⚖Alija vs Jenevie ⚖Alija vs Andelyn ⚖Alija vs Heydy ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Alija

Same era and popularity as Alija, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Vielka Mally Jenevie Meckenzie

Brothers

Kaylub Jeriko Omran Chibueze

FAQ

How popular is the name Alija?

Alija has been given to 179 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Alija peak?

Alija peaked in 2013, when 13 babies were given the name.

Is Alija a girl or boy name?

Alija is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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