Aaliah
Every Aaliah since 1994 — 1,039 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aaliah
Aaliah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,108 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 1,039 American babies have been named Aaliah. Its peak came in 2009, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aaliah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aaliah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,108 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,394 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,681 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,632 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,748 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,168 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,415 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,011 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,384 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,424 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3,429 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,003 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,778 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,314 |
| 2011 | 56 | #3,015 |
| 2010 | 67 | #2,670 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,643 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,584 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,750 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,505 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,317 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,391 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,109 |
| 2002 | 48 | #3,014 |
| 2001 | 33 | #3,864 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,649 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,041 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aaliah in 2025?
Aaliah ranked #10,108 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aaliah?
1,039 babies have been named Aaliah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aaliah most popular?
Aaliah peaked in 2009, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Aaliah a boy or girl name?
Aaliah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aaliah rising or falling?
Aaliah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.