Jaaliyah
Every Jaaliyah since 1995 — 411 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaaliyah
Jaaliyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,725 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 411 American babies have been named Jaaliyah. Its peak came in 2012, when 23 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 Jaaliyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaaliyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,725 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,686 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,669 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,319 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,214 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,379 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,894 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,846 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,486 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,035 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,835 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,832 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,766 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,777 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,684 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,916 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,171 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,655 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,256 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,626 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,527 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,328 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,961 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,540 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,907 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,827 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,286 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaaliyah in 2025?
Jaaliyah ranked #9,725 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaaliyah?
411 babies have been named Jaaliyah in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaaliyah most popular?
Jaaliyah peaked in 2012, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Jaaliyah a boy or girl name?
Jaaliyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaaliyah rising or falling?
Jaaliyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.