Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Alayah.
National Rank (2025)
#412
All-Time Peak Rank
#278 (2020)
Total U.S. Births
12,228
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Alayah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Alayah
According to SSA data, Alayah achieved its highest historical rank of #278 in 2020. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2020 with 1,136 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 40.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 32 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Alayah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+40.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,136Births in 2020
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
32Years
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:0
1990s:208
2000s:1,397
2010s:5,316
2020s:5,307
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAl-a-yh
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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