Rising since 1996, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Allayah since 1994
Babies named Allayah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 155 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Allayah is a modern invented name that entered U.S. birth records in 1994, reflecting a trend of creating melodic, feminine-sounding names with the popular '-ayah' suffix. The name reached its peak popularity in 2001, when it ranked highest, and has seen a gradual rise in use since 1996. While its exact meaning is unknown, it fits within a well-established pattern of names like Aaliyah and Alaya that gained traction in the late 20th century. Allayah remains uncommon, with an estimated 1 in 146115 newborns receiving the name in 2025. Its appeal lies in its soft, flowing sound and contemporary feel.
Allayah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994. It belongs to a cluster of phonetically similar names such as Aaliyah, Alayah, and Alaya, which rose in popularity during the late 1990s and 2000s. The name's spelling and sound may have been influenced by the popularity of Aaliyah, the R&B singer, but its precise derivation is unattested.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Layah, Aya
Sibling names for Allayah
Names that share Allayah's style, for a brother or sister.
