How Many People Are Named Alinah?

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

Alinah
Very Rare
Germanic and Slavic

Alinah is a very rare name, with only 658 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 501,334 Americans. It peaked in 2015 with 50 births, and most bearers are under 30.

~658
Living in US
1 in 501,334
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble or bright
🌐
Origin
Germanic and Slavic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Graceful Compassionate Intuitive Warm
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 represents humanitarianism, compassion, and a deep sense of service to others. People connected to this number tend to be idealistic and generous, often driven by a desire to make the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,984
Worldwide Bearers
#71,192
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
4,974
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,585
🇲🇾 Malaysia
812
🇱🇸 Lesotho
267
🇧🇼 Botswana
95
🇿🇲 Zambia
48
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
47
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
29
🇧🇳 Brunei
27
🇺🇸 United States
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
658 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
658
Would be under 30 (99%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 663 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
95

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

📜 Alinah Through the Generations

Alinah has a unique story, with just 663 total births across all time but 658 living people today, showing a strong resurgence. The peak in 2015 with 50 births indicates a newer generation name, aligning with the fact that 99% of Alinahs are under 30. This rapid rise contrasts sharply with the relatively small number of births, suggesting a cultural shift towards this name. The significant gap between total births and current living individuals hints at a growing trend that may continue to expand.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 211
Texas 69
Florida 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Alinah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alinah's Germanic and Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Alinah

How Many People Have the Name Alinah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 658 people in the United States currently share the name Alinah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 501,334 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alinah a Common or Rare Name?

Alinah 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 Alinah Mean?

Alinah means "Noble or bright" and comes from Germanic and Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Alinah Most Popular?

The name Alinah reached peak popularity in 2015, with 50 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 Alinah?

Approximately 658 people named Alinah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 663. That works out to roughly 1 in 501,334 Americans.

Is Alinah a rare name?

Alinah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 501,334 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alinah mean?

Alinah means "Noble or bright" and comes from Germanic and Slavic origins.

Is Alinah more male or female?

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

When was Alinah most popular?

Alinah peaked in 2015 with 50 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 US658
All-Time Births663
1 in X1 in 501,334
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2015
World Rank#71,192
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.