How Many People Are Named Iliyah?
Complete statistics for the name Iliyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Iliyah, a very rare female name, is held by just 334 people in the US today, making up 1 in 987,221 Americans. The majority of those named Iliyah are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 337 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Iliyah Through the Generations
Iliyah saw its peak popularity in 2012 with 24 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. With an average age of 15, it's clear that Iliyah is a name embraced by younger parents, with all 337 individuals under the age of 30. This makes it a genuinely contemporary choice, reflecting current naming trends rather than historical ones.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Iliyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Iliyah
How Many People Have the Name Iliyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 334 people in the United States currently share the name Iliyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 987,221 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Iliyah a Common or Rare Name?
Iliyah 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 Iliyah Mean?
Iliyah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Iliyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Iliyah Most Popular?
The name Iliyah reached peak popularity in 2012, with 24 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 Iliyah?
Approximately 334 people named Iliyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 337. That works out to roughly 1 in 987,221 Americans.
Is Iliyah a rare name?
Iliyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 987,221 Americans has this name.
What does the name Iliyah mean?
Iliyah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Iliyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Iliyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Iliyah most popular?
Iliyah peaked in 2012 with 24 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.