How Many People Are Named Alajah?

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

Alajah
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Alajah is a very rare female name, with only 681 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 484,644 Americans. The majority of those named Alajah are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~681
Living in US
1 in 484,644
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong family bonds.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

726
Worldwide Bearers
#1,504,468
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
25
🇺🇸 United States
681
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
2
🇮🇳 India
1
🇱🇷 Liberia
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
681 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
674
Would be under 30 (98%)
13
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 687 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

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

📜 Alajah Through the Generations

Alajah has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2005 when 47 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Alajah are young, with 674 under 30 years old, and only 13 aged between 30 and 60. This indicates that Alajah is a name that's popular among younger generations, with no one over 60 carrying the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 34
Georgia 16
California 12
Texas 7
Ohio 6
Mississippi 5

✨ Similar Names to Alajah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alajah's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Alajah

How Many People Have the Name Alajah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 681 people in the United States currently share the name Alajah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 484,644 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alajah a Common or Rare Name?

Alajah 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 Alajah Mean?

Alajah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alajah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Alajah Most Popular?

The name Alajah reached peak popularity in 2005, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Alajah?

Approximately 681 people named Alajah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 687. That works out to roughly 1 in 484,644 Americans.

Is Alajah a rare name?

Alajah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 484,644 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alajah mean?

Alajah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Alajah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alajah are male and 100% are female.

When was Alajah most popular?

Alajah peaked in 2005 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US681
All-Time Births687
1 in X1 in 484,644
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2005
World Rank#1,504,468
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.