Aalyah
Aalyah is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,535 in the US, popular nicknames include Aal, Aay, and Aalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Aalyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 730 babies have been named Aalyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aalyah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,535 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,535
- Total SSA Count
- 15
Nicknames
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About the Name Aalyah
Aalyah is a girl name .
Aalyah is currently ranked #7,535 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aalyah include Aal, Aay, Aalie, and Aalyie. 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis