Alayiah
Every Alayiah since 1997 — 730 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alayiah
Alayiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,244 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 730 American babies have been named Alayiah. Its peak came in 2021, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Alayiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alayiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,244 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,455 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,913 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,768 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,675 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,612 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,816 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,005 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,925 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,533 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3,480 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,460 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,246 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,258 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,000 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,741 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,936 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,579 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,112 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,557 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,156 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,015 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,654 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,134 |
| 2000 | 7 | #11,850 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alayiah in 2025?
Alayiah ranked #5,244 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alayiah?
730 babies have been named Alayiah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alayiah most popular?
Alayiah peaked in 2021, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Alayiah a boy or girl name?
Alayiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alayiah rising or falling?
Alayiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.