Alinah
Every Alinah since 1994 — 679 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alinah
Alinah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,848 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 679 American babies have been named Alinah. Its peak came in 2015, when 50 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 Alinah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alinah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,848 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,179 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,181 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,116 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,331 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,919 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,349 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,439 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,391 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,088 |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,255 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,273 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,923 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,051 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,362 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,499 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,231 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,891 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,238 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,502 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,486 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9,924 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,223 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,248 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,466 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alinah in 2025?
Alinah ranked #6,848 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alinah?
679 babies have been named Alinah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alinah most popular?
Alinah peaked in 2015, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Alinah a boy or girl name?
Alinah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alinah rising or falling?
Alinah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.