Holding steady.
Popularity of Alejah since 1999
Babies named Alejah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alejah is a modern spelling variant of Aaliyah, an Arabic name meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and saw its peak year in 2002, a time when the singer Aaliyah (who died in 2001) was at the height of her cultural influence. Despite this early spike, the name has remained very rare, with fewer than five births per year in most years, and has never entered the top 1000. Its trajectory is classified as stable, reflecting a small but consistent level of usage among families seeking a distinctive and phonetically modern alternative to Aaliyah. The name is predominantly given to girls.
Alejah is a modern respelling of Aaliyah, which derives from the Arabic root 'alā (to be high, exalted). The name entered English-speaking usage primarily through African American communities in the late 20th century, often as a creative variant of the more traditional Aaliyah. Its rise in the 2000s coincides with the popularity of the singer Aaliyah.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leah, Jah
Sibling names for Alejah
Names that share Alejah's style, for a brother or sister.
