How Many People Are Named Aalijah?

Complete statistics for the name Aalijah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aalijah
Very Rare
Modern English blend, with roots in Arabic and Hebrew naming traditions

Aalijah is a very rare name, with only 439 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 751,765 Americans. It peaked in 2014 with 33 births, and most bearers are under 30.

~439
Living in US
1 in 751,765
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Exalted or ascended, a variant spelling of Elijah or Aaliyah
🌐
Origin
Modern English blend, with roots in Arabic and Hebrew naming traditions
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Ambitious Compassionate Spiritually inclined Determined
6
Life Path Number

The life path number 6 is traditionally associated with nurturing, responsibility, and a deep sense of care for family and community. People connected to this number tend to be natural caregivers who find purpose in harmony and service to others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

465
Worldwide Bearers
#2,084,397
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
20
🇺🇸 United States
439
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
291 (66%)
♀ Female
148 (34%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
433
Would be under 30 (98%)
10
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 443 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aalijah Through the Generations

Aalijah has a unique story, being both rare and relatively new. Only 443 babies have been named Aalijah since its inception, yet 439 still live in the US today, showing a small but steady growth. The peak year was 2014, with 33 births, indicating a surge in popularity. Interestingly, 98% of Aalijahs are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. This contrasts sharply with the overall low birth count, highlighting its recent rise in usage. The age distribution shows a vibrant, youthful demographic, with none over 60, suggesting the name is still very much in vogue among parents today.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 15
California 6

✨ Similar Names to Aalijah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aalijah's Modern English blend, with roots in Arabic and Hebrew naming traditions roots

📄 About the Name Aalijah

How Many People Have the Name Aalijah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 439 people in the United States currently share the name Aalijah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 751,765 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aalijah a Common or Rare Name?

Aalijah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aalijah Mean?

Aalijah means "Exalted or ascended, a variant spelling of Elijah or Aaliyah" and comes from Modern English blend, with roots in Arabic and Hebrew naming traditions origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aalijah in SSA data, approximately 66% are male and 34% are female.

When Was Aalijah Most Popular?

The name Aalijah reached peak popularity in 2014, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aalijah?

Approximately 439 people named Aalijah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 443. That works out to roughly 1 in 751,765 Americans.

Is Aalijah a rare name?

Aalijah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 751,765 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aalijah mean?

Aalijah means "Exalted or ascended, a variant spelling of Elijah or Aaliyah" and comes from Modern English blend, with roots in Arabic and Hebrew naming traditions origins.

Is Aalijah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 66% of people named Aalijah are male and 34% are female.

When was Aalijah most popular?

Aalijah peaked in 2014 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US439
All-Time Births443
1 in X1 in 751,765
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2014
World Rank#2,084,397
Male %66%
Female %34%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.