Alaijah
Every Alaijah since 1996 — 740 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alaijah
Alaijah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,387 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 740 American babies have been named Alaijah. Its peak came in 2004, when 49 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 Alaijah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alaijah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,387 | — | — |
| 2024 | 16 | #6,948 | — | — |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,260 | — | — |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,294 | — | — |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,188 | — | — |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,943 | — | — |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,743 | — | — |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,012 | — | — |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,103 | — | — |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,801 | — | — |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,465 | — | — |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,316 | — | — |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,006 | — | — |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,714 | — | — |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,472 | — | — |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,890 | — | — |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,110 | — | — |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,552 | — | — |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,850 | — | — |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,689 | — | — |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,030 | — | — |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,392 | 5 | #11,408 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,593 | — | — |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,628 | — | — |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,448 | — | — |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,218 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alaijah in 2025?
Alaijah ranked #8,387 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alaijah?
740 babies have been named Alaijah in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alaijah most popular?
Alaijah peaked in 2004, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Alaijah a boy or girl name?
Alaijah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alaijah rising or falling?
Alaijah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.