Aaliyah
Peaked at #36 nationally in 2012, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1976, Aaliyah has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Aaliyah — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#36
in 2012
Current rank
#93
in 2024
Years tracked
49
1976–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1976, Aaliyah reached its peak popularity for girls in 2012, ranking #36 nationally with 5,522 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #45 (2014) to #93 (2024) — a 52% drop.
As of 2024, Aaliyah ranks #93 nationally for girls, with 2,703 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #93 | 2,703 |
| 2023 | #85 | 2,857 |
| 2022 | #69 | 3,284 |
| 2021 | #61 | 3,613 |
| 2020 | #65 | 3,578 |
| 2019 | #70 | 3,672 |
| 2018 | #65 | 3,844 |
| 2017 | #57 | 4,195 |
Aaliyah — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#6523
in 2004
Last ranked
#12234
in 2023
Years tracked
15
1994–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1994, Aaliyah reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #6523 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Aaliyah hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #12234.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #12,234 | 5 |
| 2019 | #12,143 | 5 |
| 2017 | #9,695 | 7 |
| 2015 | #12,087 | 5 |
| 2014 | #12,109 | 5 |
| 2013 | #6,604 | 12 |
| 2012 | #9,709 | 7 |
| 2010 | #10,766 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Aaliyah most popular?
Aaliyah was most popular in 2012, when it ranked #36 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Aaliyah becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Aaliyah?
At least 107,420 babies have been recorded with the name Aaliyah in the US since 1976, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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