Aleeyah
Every Aleeyah since 1993 — 1,517 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleeyah
Aleeyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,990 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,517 American babies have been named Aleeyah. Its peak came in 2012, when 111 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Aleeyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleeyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,990 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,118 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,369 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,769 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,022 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,782 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,088 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,963 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,015 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,800 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,503 |
| 2014 | 85 | #2,214 |
| 2013 | 109 | #1,849 |
| 2012 | 111 | #1,823 |
| 2011 | 99 | #1,983 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2,695 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,705 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,926 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,603 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,075 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,031 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,177 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,427 |
| 2002 | 37 | #3,596 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,634 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,811 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleeyah in 2025?
Aleeyah ranked #4,990 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleeyah?
1,517 babies have been named Aleeyah in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleeyah most popular?
Aleeyah peaked in 2012, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Aleeyah a boy or girl name?
Aleeyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleeyah rising or falling?
Aleeyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.