Masculine dossier · first seen 1987
Alijah
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2021
Peak births
762
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1987Peak 20212025
Quick answers about Alijah
How many people are named Alijah?
An estimated 14,088 living Americans are named Alijah.
How rare is Alijah?
Alijah is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 651 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 14.6% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Alijah?
The median age of a living American named Alijah is approximately 11 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 18 years old.
Is Alijah still popular?
Yes. Alijah is holding steady, with 651 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Alijah most common?
Alijah has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appeared 2.3× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
14.6%
2025
651
All-time
14,231
Diaspora map
Alijah broke out in Virginia (2008) and became over-represented in 15 states over 13 years.
Broke out: Virginia, 2008 · over-represented in 15 states over 13 years