How Many People Are Named Aliou?

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

Aliou
Very Rare
Arabic

Aliou means 'supplanter' in Arabic, making it a name rich with historical significance. Only 174 people named Aliou live in the US today, representing just 1 in 1,893,984 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2009 with 12 births, showing its recent rise.

~174
Living in US
1 in 1,893,984
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are destined for great achievements and leadership roles.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

217,076
Worldwide Bearers
#4,819
Global Rank
🇸🇳 Senegal
130,463
🇲🇱 Mali
44,679
🇧🇯 Benin
9,069
🇬🇳 Guinea
7,816
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
5,194
🇲🇷 Mauritania
4,398
🇳🇪 Niger
3,841
🇨🇲 Cameroon
3,098
🇹🇬 Togo
2,802
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,301

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
174 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
176
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 176 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
65
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Aliou Through the Generations

Aliou, a name with roots in Arabic, has seen a steady increase in usage over the past decade. With only 176 recorded births since records began, it's clear that Aliou remains a very rare choice in the United States. Interestingly, all 174 individuals bearing this name are under 30 years old, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 29

✨ Similar Names to Aliou

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aliou's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Aliou

How Many People Have the Name Aliou?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 174 people in the United States currently share the name Aliou. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,893,984 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aliou a Common or Rare Name?

Aliou 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 Aliou Mean?

Aliou means "supplanter" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Aliou Most Popular?

The name Aliou reached peak popularity in 2009, with 12 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 Aliou?

Approximately 174 people named Aliou live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 176. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,893,984 Americans.

Is Aliou a rare name?

Aliou is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,893,984 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aliou mean?

Aliou means "supplanter" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Aliou more male or female?

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

When was Aliou most popular?

Aliou peaked in 2009 with 12 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 US174
All-Time Births176
1 in X1 in 1,893,984
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2009
World Rank#4,819
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.