Stable DeclineGradual decline from 2012#101 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2012
Peak births
5,523
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Z
1976Peak 20122025
Quick answers about Aaliyah
How many people are named Aaliyah?
An estimated 108,947 living Americans are named Aaliyah.
How rare is Aaliyah?
Aaliyah is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,607 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 52.8% from its 2012 peak. It was the #101 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Aaliyah?
The median age of a living American named Aaliyah is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 21 years old.
Is Aaliyah still popular?
Somewhat. Aaliyah has been declining since its 2012 peak and registered 2,607 births in 2025.
Where is Aaliyah most common?
Aaliyah has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appeared 3.4× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2012
Decline from peak
52.8%
2025
2,607
All-time
109,971
Diaspora map
Aaliyah broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia (1994) and became over-represented in 20 states over 22 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, 1994 · over-represented in 20 states over 22 years
