Boy nameCurrently #430 in the USSteady
Alijah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20216 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alijah'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.
Alijah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alijah |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 57 |
| 1995 | 71 |
| 1996 | 117 |
| 1997 | 129 |
| 1998 | 160 |
| 1999 | 186 |
| 2000 | 197 |
| 2001 | 257 |
| 2002 | 322 |
| 2003 | 367 |
| 2004 | 389 |
| 2005 | 429 |
| 2006 | 489 |
| 2007 | 508 |
| 2008 | 635 |
| 2009 | 622 |
| 2010 | 584 |
| 2011 | 606 |
| 2012 | 628 |
| 2013 | 549 |
| 2014 | 609 |
| 2015 | 706 |
| 2016 | 644 |
| 2017 | 680 |
| 2018 | 645 |
| 2019 | 661 |
| 2020 | 714 |
| 2021 | 792 |
| 2022 | 687 |
| 2023 | 717 |
| 2024 | 756 |
Alijah through the decades
- Alijah peaked in 2021, when 792 babies were named Alijah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alijah has risen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alijah currently ranks #430 in the US and is holding steady.