boy name
Alijah
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#469 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Alijah in the US, 1880–2025
Alijah first appears in US records in 1987. It peaked in 2021, when 762 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 651.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Alijah popular?
Near its peak Alijah is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
| 2020s | 4,176 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,865 | |
| 2000s | 3,646 | |
| 1990s | 533 | |
| 1980s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alijah a boy or a girl name?
Alijah is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Alijah a popular name right now?
Alijah is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
How popular is the name Alijah?
In 2025, Alijah ranked #469 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Alijah most popular?
Alijah was most popular in 2021, when about 762 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.