Aaliyah
Aaliyah is a girl name that ranked #93 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1976. Its best recorded rank was #36 in 2012.
Latest rank
#93
Peak rank
#36
Reached in 2012
Total recorded usage
94,808
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1976
What To Know About Aaliyah
Aaliyah combines softness with a strong visual identity. It is often shortlisted by parents who want a melodic name that still feels modern and widely recognized.
Aaliyah sits inside the US top 100 in 2024, so it is widely familiar without being as saturated as the very top handful of names.
SSA data shows Aaliyah appearing in official records as far back as 1976, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #36 in 2012, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Editorial Extras
Common nicknames: Liya, Ali
Sibling style ideas: Layla, Amara, Omar, Zayn
Well-known namesakes: Aaliyah, singer and actress
Page Notes
Pronunciation: ah-LEE-yuh
Origin: Arabic
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to review origin and pronunciation guidance.