Alija
Pronunciation: [ uhl-EYEJ-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alija first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 125 babies have been named Alija in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alija is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,824 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,824
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Alija is also used as a girl name, ranked #45512.
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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, Alie, and Alikins. 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.
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Sources
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