Aliyyah
Girl nameAliyyah has been given to 234 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It peaked in 1997.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
234
Peak year
1997 (18 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1987
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Aliyyah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Aliyyah.
Sibling name ideas for Aliyyah
Same era and popularity as Aliyyah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Aliyyah?
Aliyyah has been given to 234 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Aliyyah peak?
Aliyyah peaked in 1997, when 18 babies were given the name.
Is Aliyyah a girl or boy name?
Aliyyah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Aliyyah are girls).
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