How Many People Are Named Aly?
Complete statistics for the name Aly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Aly is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 156,351 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,111 people in the US! It's a genuinely modern name, with 86% of those named Aly being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a powerful spiritual force, emphasizing intuition and insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 2,142 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Aly Through the Generations
Aly has seen its peak popularity in recent years, reaching its highest point in 2016 with 99 births. Today, the majority of Aly's are young, with 1,852 under 30, 274 aged between 30 and 60, and only 16 over 60. This trend suggests that Aly is a name that's here to stay among younger generations, maintaining a stable presence in the naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Aly's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Aly
How Many People Have the Name Aly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,440 people in the United States currently share the name Aly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 135,840 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Aly a Common or Rare Name?
Aly 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 Aly Mean?
Aly means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Aly in SSA data, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.
When Was Aly Most Popular?
The name Aly reached peak popularity in 2016, with 99 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 Aly?
Approximately 2,440 people named Aly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,440. That works out to roughly 1 in 135,840 Americans.
Is Aly a rare name?
Aly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 135,840 Americans has this name.
What does the name Aly mean?
Aly means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Aly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 32% of people named Aly are male and 68% are female.
When was Aly most popular?
Aly peaked in 2016 with 99 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.