How Many People Are Named Aliah?

Complete statistics for the name Aliah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Aliah
Very Rare
5,635
Estimated People
1 in 58,563
1 in X Americans
2015
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,635 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 16

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
Arizona 138
California 1,072
Colorado 44
Florida 343
Georgia 91
Illinois 191
Indiana 12
Kansas 5
Massachusetts 52
Michigan 72
Missouri 17
North Carolina 36
Nebraska 7
New Jersey 106
New Mexico 16
Nevada 11
New York 309
Ohio 44
Oklahoma 18
Oregon 44
Pennsylvania 49
Tennessee 33
Texas 782
Utah 17
Virginia 12
Washington 81
Wisconsin 12
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Aliah

How Many People Have the Name Aliah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,635 people in the United States currently share the name Aliah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,563 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Aliah a Common or Rare Name?

Aliah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Aliah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Aliah are covered in full on the Aliah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Aliah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Aliah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Aliah is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Aliah Most Popular?

The name Aliah reached peak popularity in 2015, with 266 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Aliah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Aliah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aliah?

Approximately 5,635 people in the United States share the name Aliah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Aliah a rare name?

Aliah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,563 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aliah mean?

The meaning and origin of Aliah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Aliah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Aliah are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Aliah most popular?

The name Aliah reached its peak in 2015, with 266 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,635
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 58,563
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2015
Male %0%
Female %100%

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