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Alylah

ah-LEE-lah · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,885
Babies named in 2025
13
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 123,636 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2010

Rising since 2010, #7,885 for girls today.

Popularity of Alylah since 2009

Babies named Alylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6131920102020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s5
2010s104
2020s94

Meaning & origin

First recorded in 2009, Alylah is a modern invented name that has shown steady growth, particularly since 2010. As of 2025, it ranked 7,885 with a frequency of about 1 in 123,636 newborn girls. Its peak year was 2024, indicating a recent rise in interest. The name likely draws from popular sounds in names like Aaliyah or Laila, though its exact derivation is unclear. Without a long history or traditional roots, Alylah represents the contemporary trend of creating unique, melodic names from familiar phonetic elements.

Alylah is a modern invented name, likely coined in the late 2000s. It may be a variant of Aaliyah or Laila, or a combination of popular sounds. The name entered U.S. records in 2009 and has seen recent growth.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Aly, Lala

Sibling names for Alylah

Names that share Alylah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aaliyah, Ariyah, Leila, Maya, Zara

Brothers: Aiden, Elijah, Jayden, Liam, Noah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Alylah mean?
Alylah is a modern invented name with no established meaning. It may be inspired by names like Aaliyah or Laila.
How popular is Alylah?
In 2025, Alylah ranked 7,885 in the U.S., with about 1 in 123,636 newborn girls given the name. It first appeared in records in 2009.
Is Alylah a boy or girl name?
Alylah is almost exclusively used for girls.