Aleiah
Every Aleiah since 1994 — 823 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleiah
Aleiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,462 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 823 American babies have been named Aleiah. Its peak came in 2020, when 59 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 Aleiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #3,462 |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,643 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3,985 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,831 |
| 2021 | 49 | #3,251 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,781 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,175 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,896 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,057 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,429 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,300 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,357 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,163 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,299 |
| 2011 | 43 | #3,606 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,612 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,099 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,359 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,718 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,158 |
| 2005 | 12 | #8,899 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,843 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,538 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,836 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,625 |
| 2000 | 7 | #11,855 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,059 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleiah in 2025?
Aleiah ranked #3,462 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleiah?
823 babies have been named Aleiah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleiah most popular?
Aleiah peaked in 2020, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Aleiah a boy or girl name?
Aleiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleiah rising or falling?
Aleiah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.