Aalijah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aalijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 294 babies have been named Aalijah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aalijah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,891 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,891
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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American creative origin
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Sanskrit origin
"affection, passion"
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Latin Aemilius origin
"rival, industrious"
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Old English origin
"woodland clearing with ferns"
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"to carry, to endure"
#8,807 in US
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About the Name Aalijah
Aalijah is a boy name .
Is Aalijah a boy or girl name? Aalijah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,891 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #20,776. Aalijah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Aalijah is currently ranked #8,891 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aalijah include Aal, Aali, Aaliy, Aaliie, Jah, Jahy, Jahie, Aay, Aaie, and Aalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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