Total births
2,115
Girls' name · since 1994
Alaiyah
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 2,115 babies named Alaiyah, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1481
- among girls today
- 2,115
- born since 1994
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Alaiyah is the #1481 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 2,115 recorded since 1994.
Social Security Administration records show Alaiyah recorded 2,115 times among girls since 1994, holding rank #1481 nationally today, ahead of 92% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #1481 among girls today
- 2,115 born since 1994
- 2020s peak decade
- 92% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alaiyah is currently the #1481 girls' name in America, more common than 92% of girls - 2,115 born since 1994, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1481
- among girls today
- 2,115
- born since 1994
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Alaiyah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1481
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 92% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Alaiyah was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
206 babies were named Alaiyah in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Alaiyah compares
2,115 Top 21% higher than 79% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Alaiyah's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alaiyah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,115 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 206 | 48 | 19,840 |
Alaiyah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alaiyah's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 87% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 13%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 206, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alaiyah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,481
Active since
1994
Alaiyah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 206
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Alaiyah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Alaiyah's strongest decade.
1,002 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Alaiyah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
- 2000s 230
2000s
230 births
- 2010s
2010s
845 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,002 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 1,002 births (47% of all-time use).
How Alaiyah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Alaiyah's total volume
Alaiyah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alaiyah by state
Where Alaiyah concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 214 | 10.1% |
| #2 | California | | 167 | 7.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 142 | 6.7% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 100 | 4.7% |
| #5 | New York | | 72 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 60 | 2.8% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 59 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 51 | 2.4% |
Texas share of Alaiyah's total US births 10.1%
Even split
214 of 2,115 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Alaiyah appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alaiyah? ▼
2,115 babies have been named Alaiyah since 1994. It currently ranks #1481 among girls. The peak year was 2021 with 206 births.
When was Alaiyah most popular? ▼
Alaiyah was most popular in the 2020s decade with 1,002 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Alaiyah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alaiyah are Texas (214 births), California (167 births), Florida (142 births).
How long has the name Alaiyah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Alaiyah since 1994 -- 32 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Alaiyah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alana, Alaina, Alayna, Alanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alaiyah's data
- Texas records the most Alaiyahs (214 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alaiyah
Nearby Names Like Alaiyah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alaiyah
Alana Girl
#143 68,264 births
Alaina Girl
#212 50,578 births
Alayna Girl
#312 35,589 births
Alanna Girl
#290 27,012 births
Alani Girl
#178 18,799 births
Compare Alaiyah side by side: Alaiyah vs Alana Alaiyah vs Alaina Alaiyah vs Alayna
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alaiyah: #1481 Girls' Name - 2,115 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alaiyah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alaiyah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.