Troy vs Alijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Alijah

Boy #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#431
Total SSA Count
734
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Alijah Rank #431

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 vs #531 for Troy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Alijah more popular?

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Alijah mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Troy and Alijah boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Alijah is primarily a boy name.

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