girl's name
Aliyyah
ah-LEE-yah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 407
Aliyyah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1987.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Aliyyah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Aliyyah?
In 2020, Aliyyah was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Aliyyah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aliyyah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aliyyah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aliyyah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aliyyah
- Pronunciation ah-LEE-yah
Sibling Names for Aliyyah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aliyyah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aliyyah
How popular is the name Aliyyah?
In 2020, Aliyyah was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Aliyyah a girl's or a boy's name?
Aliyyah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aliyyah?
Aliyyah has 3 syllables.
When was Aliyyah most popular?
Aliyyah peaked in 1997, when 18 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.