Girl nameCurrently #7,224 in the USSteady
Aalyah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20026 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
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Aalyah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Aalyah |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 51 |
| 2003 | 44 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 43 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Aalyah through the decades
- Aalyah peaked in 2002, when 51 babies were named Aalyah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Aalyah has fallen 56% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Aalyah currently ranks #7,224 in the US and is holding steady.