Alija
Pronunciation: [ uhl-EYEJ-uh ]
Alija is a girl baby name. Ranked #45,512 in the US, popular nicknames include Ali, Aly, and Aliie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Alija first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 49 babies have been named Alija in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alija is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #45,512 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #45,512
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Alija is also used as a boy name, ranked #16824.
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About the Name Alija
Alija is a girl name .
Is Alija a boy or girl name? Alija is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #45,512 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,824. Alija is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alija is currently ranked #45,512 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alija include Ali, Aly, and Aliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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