Declining since 2022, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Aalaiyah since 1997
Babies named Aalaiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Aalaiyah is a modern spelling variant of Aaliyah, a name that entered the U.S. naming pool in the mid-1990s. It first appeared in 1997, gaining visibility alongside the singer Aaliyah. The name peaked in 2022 at its highest rank, but has since declined in use. In 2025, it ranked 11,932, with a frequency of about 1 in every 229,610 girls. The variant spelling with double 'a' and 'i' reflects a trend toward distinctive, ornamented respellings. Though it is not among the top names, Aalaiyah maintains a niche appeal among parents seeking a familiar yet uncommon Arabic-rooted name.
Aalaiyah is a modern spelling variant of Aaliyah, which derives from the Arabic root 'alā (to be high, exalted). The name spread in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century, often associated with the singer Aaliyah. The doubled 'a' and 'i' are an ornamental respelling that became more common in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Liyah, Ally
Sibling names for Aalaiyah
Names that share Aalaiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
