Alija

Q: Is Alija a boy or girl name?

Alija is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #16824, and as a girl name it ranks #45512.

Q: How popular is the name Alija?

Alija is ranked #16824 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ uhl-EYEJ-uh ]

Boy Name #16,824 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alija is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uhl-EYEJ-uh.

Parents who love the name Alija often also consider Hewey, Alok, .

Popularity Over Time

#16,824

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,824
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Alijah #431

Nicknames

Ali Aly Aliie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Alija is also used as a girl name, ranked #45512.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alija

Is Alija a boy or girl name?

Alija is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16824. As a girl name, it is ranked #45512. Alija is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Alija?

Alija is pronounced uhl-EYEJ-uh.

How popular is the name Alija?

Alija is currently ranked #16824 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Alija?

Common nicknames for Alija include Ali, Aly, and Aliie.

Is Alija a common or rare name?

Alija is an uncommon name, ranked #16824 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alija

Alija is a boy name .

Is Alija a boy or girl name? Alija is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,824 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #45,512. Alija is more commonly used as a boy name.

Alija is currently ranked #16,824 in popularity for boy 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.

Alternative spellings of Alija include Alijah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.