How Many People Are Named Alia?

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

Alia
Very Rare
Arabic

Alia means 'noble' in Arabic, making it both rare and meaningful, only 1 in 24,780 Americans are named Alia, totaling around 13,317 people today. The majority, 78%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, trendy choice.

~526
Living in US
1 in 630,132
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

104,823
Worldwide Bearers
#2,219
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
12,589
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
11,082
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
7,882
🇱🇧 Lebanon
6,991
🇮🇩 Indonesia
6,495
🇮🇳 India
5,597
🇺🇸 United States
5,025
🇵🇸 Palestine
4,825
🇩🇿 Algeria
4,772
🇾🇪 Yemen
4,641

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
13,317 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
10,487
Would be under 30 (78%)
2,978
Would be 30–60 (22%)
61
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 13,526 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Alia Through the Generations

With a total of 13,526 births recorded in the United States, Alia has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations. As of now, there are 13,317 individuals bearing this name, with the majority being under 30 years old. In 2019, Alia reached its peak with 555 births, indicating a rising trend that continues to attract new parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,223
Texas 1,277
New York 1,085
Florida 750
Illinois 581
New Jersey 423
Pennsylvania 394
Michigan 370
Ohio 342
Georgia 315

✨ Similar Names to Alia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alia's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Alia

How Many People Have the Name Alia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 526 people in the United States currently share the name Alia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 630,132 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alia a Common or Rare Name?

Alia 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 Alia Mean?

Alia means "noble" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Alia Most Popular?

The name Alia reached peak popularity in 2019, with 555 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Alia?

Approximately 526 people named Alia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 526. That works out to roughly 1 in 630,132 Americans.

Is Alia a rare name?

Alia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 630,132 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alia mean?

Alia means "noble" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Alia more male or female?

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

When was Alia most popular?

Alia peaked in 2019 with 555 births that year. Current trend: 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 US526
All-Time Births526
1 in X1 in 630,132
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2019
World Rank#2,219
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.