Alijah
Boy name · American · Arabic · English · Hebrew
- US rank
- #469
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #408 in 2021
651 babies were named Alijah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 22 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
US births per million boys, 1987–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Alijah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,624 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Alijah, 651 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alijah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlijah first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #408.
- Then vs nowAlijah is 5.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,831 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,624.
- TrendAlijah has slipped 22 places over the last five years and now sits at #469. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAlijah is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #193, followed by Mississippi (#215) and Nevada (#299). It's in the top 1,000 in 33 states.
About the name Alijah
Alijah is a boy name of American, Arabic and English origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-jah”. US birth records list Alijah for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 38 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #408 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #469, with 651 babies.
Origin:American namesArabic namesEnglish namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | 60,080 girls |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,321 girls |
| 2010s | 26 | 38,820 girls |
| 2020s | 17 | 59,055 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.9 | 526,316 boys |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,907 boys |
| 2000s | 182 | 5,504 boys |
| 2010s | 312 | 3,203 boys |
| 2020s | 403 | 2,482 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Alijah
What is the origin of the name Alijah?
Alijah has American, Arabic, English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Alijah a boy or girl name?
Alijah is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Alijah?
Alijah ranked #469 for US boys in 2025, given to 651 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#408).