Allah
Boy nameAllah has been given to 197 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It peaked in 1977. In 2025, about 1 in 284,679 boys was named Allah.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
197
Peak year
1977 (11 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1916
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
8% girls / 92% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Allah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Allah.
Sibling name ideas for Allah
Same era and popularity as Allah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Allah?
Allah has been given to 197 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Allah peak?
Allah peaked in 1977, when 11 babies were given the name.
Is Allah a girl or boy name?
Allah is primarily a boy name (92% of babies named Allah are boys).
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