How Many People Are Named Alleyah?

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

Alleyah
Very Rare
Arabic

Alleyah is a very rare name, with only 324 people alive in the U.S. today and just 1 in 1,018,806 Americans bearing this name. It peaked in 2012 with 19 births and is mostly used by young folks under 30.

~324
Living in US
1 in 1,018,806
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Exalted or rising
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Ambitious Confident Warm Independent
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology represents leadership, independence, and originality. People connected to this number tend to be natural pioneers who are self-motivated and driven to forge their own path.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

364
Worldwide Bearers
#1,614,485
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
12
🇺🇸 United States
324
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
6
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇬🇾 Guyana
2
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
2
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇽🇰 Kosovo
1
🇱🇷 Liberia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
324 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
292
Would be under 30 (89%)
35
Would be 30–60 (11%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 327 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

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

📜 Alleyah Through the Generations

The name Alleyah has a unique journey, with only 327 total births across all time but 324 people still alive today, showing a small but dedicated group of bearers. It peaked in 2012 with 19 births, indicating a brief surge in popularity. The majority of Alleyahs are under 30, making up 89% of the total, which aligns with its status as a modern, newer-generation name. This trend of declining usage since its peak is noteworthy, suggesting a shift in naming preferences. The significant gap between the total births and current living bearers also highlights the transient nature of its popularity.

✨ Similar Names to Alleyah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alleyah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Alleyah

How Many People Have the Name Alleyah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 324 people in the United States currently share the name Alleyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,018,806 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alleyah a Common or Rare Name?

Alleyah 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 Alleyah Mean?

Alleyah means "Exalted or rising" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Alleyah Most Popular?

The name Alleyah reached peak popularity in 2012, with 19 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 Alleyah?

Approximately 324 people named Alleyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 327. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,018,806 Americans.

Is Alleyah a rare name?

Alleyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,018,806 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alleyah mean?

Alleyah means "Exalted or rising" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Alleyah more male or female?

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

When was Alleyah most popular?

Alleyah peaked in 2012 with 19 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 US324
All-Time Births327
1 in X1 in 1,018,806
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2012
World Rank#1,614,485
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.