Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Aliyah.
National Rank (2025)
#263
All-Time Peak Rank
#133 (2011)
Total U.S. Births
49,011
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Aliyah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Aliyah
According to SSA data, Aliyah achieved its highest historical rank of #133 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2011 with 2,301 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 39.8%. 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 Aliyah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-39.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,301Births in 2011
Years in Top 100
0yrs
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:52
1980s:283
1990s:5,049
2000s:15,325
2010s:20,167
2020s:8,135
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-li-yah
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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