Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Aaliyah.
National Rank (2025)
#101
All-Time Peak Rank
#36 (2012)
Total U.S. Births
109,971
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Aaliyah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Aaliyah
According to SSA data, Aaliyah achieved its highest historical rank of #36 in 2012. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 5,523 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 46.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 50 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Aaliyah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-46.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,523Births in 2012
Years in Top 100
24yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
50Years
Historical VolatilityModerately 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:142
1980s:209
1990s:7,839
2000s:36,381
2010s:46,734
2020s:18,666
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAa-li-y-ah
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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