How Many People Are Named Allah?

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

Allah
Very Rare
Arabic

Allah means 'the god' in Arabic, making it a deeply spiritual name. Only 166 people named Allah live in the US today, representing just 1 in 1,986,513 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1977 with 11 births.

~929
Living in US
1 in 356,781
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
The god
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Spiritual Inspired Reflective
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and a deep connection to the spiritual realm.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

802,606
Worldwide Bearers
#1,170
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
674,382
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
59,832
🇮🇷 Iran
40,945
🇲🇦 Morocco
8,489
🇪🇬 Egypt
3,600
🇮🇳 India
3,357
🇹🇩 Chad
2,904
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2,589
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,034
🇬🇧 England
927

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
166 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
68
Would be under 30 (36%)
107
Would be 30–60 (56%)
16
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 191 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: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
66
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
71
International
100

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

📜 Allah Through the Generations

Allah, a name rooted in spirituality and Arabic culture, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1977. With 191 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Allah remains a rare choice for parents. Today, there are 166 individuals bearing this name, with an average age of 41 years. The distribution among different age groups shows a fair spread, with 36% under 30, 56% between 30 and 60, and 8% over 60, indicating a name that resonates across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 42

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✨ Similar Names to Allah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Allah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Allah

How Many People Have the Name Allah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 929 people in the United States currently share the name Allah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 356,781 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Allah a Common or Rare Name?

Allah 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 Allah Mean?

Allah means "the god" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Allah Most Popular?

The name Allah reached peak popularity in 1977, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Allah?

Approximately 929 people named Allah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 929. That works out to roughly 1 in 356,781 Americans.

Is Allah a rare name?

Allah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 356,781 Americans has this name.

What does the name Allah mean?

Allah means "the god" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Allah more male or female?

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

When was Allah most popular?

Allah peaked in 1977 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US929
All-Time Births929
1 in X1 in 356,781
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1977
World Rank#1,170
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.