Allayah
Every Allayah since 1994 — 406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Allayah
Allayah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,893 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 406 American babies have been named Allayah. Its peak came in 2001, when 20 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 Allayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Allayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,893 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,596 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,660 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,311 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,274 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,647 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,749 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,429 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,109 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,426 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,027 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,664 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,737 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,889 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,809 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,233 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,012 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,000 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,126 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,472 |
| 2005 | 8 | #11,888 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9,931 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,472 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,845 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,582 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,055 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,605 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Allayah in 2025?
Allayah ranked #8,893 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Allayah?
406 babies have been named Allayah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Allayah most popular?
Allayah peaked in 2001, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Allayah a boy or girl name?
Allayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Allayah rising or falling?
Allayah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.