Aaliyah
Pronunciation: [ ahl-EE-ah ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aaliyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 106 babies have been named Aaliyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aaliyah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,436 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,436
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Aaliyah
Aaliyah is a boy name .
Is Aaliyah a boy or girl name? Aaliyah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,436 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #93. Aaliyah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Aaliyah is currently ranked #31,436 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aaliyah include Aal, Aali, Aaliy, Aaliie, Yah, Yahy, Yahie, Aay, Aaie, and Aalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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