Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Alijah.
National Rank (2025)
#469
All-Time Peak Rank
#408 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
14,231
Unisex Distribution90.8% Boy / 9.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Alijah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Alijah
According to SSA data, Alijah achieved its highest historical rank of #408 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 762 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 4.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 37 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Alijah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+4.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record762Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
37Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:11
1990s:533
2000s:3,646
2010s:5,865
2020s:4,176
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-li-jah
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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