Aliyah
Peaked at #133 nationally in 2011, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1971, Aliyah has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Aliyah — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#133
in 2011
Current rank
#235
in 2024
Years tracked
52
1971–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1971, Aliyah reached its peak popularity for girls in 2011, ranking #133 nationally with 2,301 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #166 (2014) to #235 (2024) — a 29% drop.
As of 2024, Aliyah ranks #235 nationally for girls, with 1,311 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #235 | 1,311 |
| 2023 | #220 | 1,351 |
| 2022 | #233 | 1,308 |
| 2021 | #207 | 1,440 |
| 2020 | #188 | 1,530 |
| 2019 | #173 | 1,677 |
| 2018 | #161 | 1,777 |
| 2017 | #154 | 1,915 |
Aliyah — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#6542
in 2004
Last ranked
#12225
in 2019
Years tracked
7
2002–2019
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 2002, Aliyah reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #6542 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Aliyah hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2019, when it stood at #12225.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | #12,225 | 5 |
| 2017 | #12,342 | 5 |
| 2015 | #12,172 | 5 |
| 2010 | #10,825 | 6 |
| 2006 | #10,727 | 6 |
| 2004 | #6,542 | 11 |
| 2002 | #10,736 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Aliyah most popular?
Aliyah was most popular in 2011, when it ranked #133 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Aliyah becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Aliyah?
At least 47,854 babies have been recorded with the name Aliyah in the US since 1971, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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