Girl nameCurrently #5,941 in the USFalling
Aaleyah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20157 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Aaleyah's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Aaleyah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Aaleyah |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2010 | 75 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2012 | 92 |
| 2013 | 116 |
| 2014 | 106 |
| 2015 | 155 |
| 2016 | 104 |
| 2017 | 96 |
| 2018 | 77 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 20 |
Aaleyah through the decades
- Aaleyah peaked in 2015, when 155 babies were named Aaleyah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Aaleyah has risen 5% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Aaleyah currently ranks #5,941 in the US and is cooling off.