Total births
730
Girls' name · since 1997
Alayiah
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 730 babies named Alayiah, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5544
- among girls today
- 730
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Alayiah is the #5544 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 730 recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alayiah has been recorded 730 times among girls since 1997, currently ranked #5544 nationally and more common than 69% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #5544 among girls today
- 730 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Alayiah is currently the #5544 girls' name in America, more common than 69% of girls - 730 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5544
- among girls today
- 730
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
Alayiah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5544
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 69% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Alayiah was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
64 babies were named Alayiah in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Alayiah compares
730 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Alayiah's all-time total is 91% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alayiah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 730 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 64 | 48 | 19,840 |
Alayiah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Alayiah splits its recorded history at 2013: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 64 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Alayiah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#5,544
Active since
1997
Alayiah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Alayiah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Alayiah's strongest decade.
357 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Alayiah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 138
2000s
138 births
- 2010s
2010s
357 births
- 2020s
2020s
230 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 357 births (49% of all-time use).
How Alayiah 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 Alayiah's total volume
Alayiah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alayiah by state
Where Alayiah concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 61 | 8.4% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 12 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Florida | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #5 | California | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Alayiah's total US births 8.4%
Even split
61 of 730 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alayiah? ▼
730 babies have been named Alayiah since 1997. It currently ranks #5544 among girls. The peak year was 2021 with 64 births.
When was Alayiah most popular? ▼
Alayiah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 357 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Alayiah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alayiah are Texas (61 births), Michigan (12 births), Ohio (10 births).
How long has the name Alayiah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Alayiah since 1997 -- 29 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Alayiah? ▼
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 Alayiah's data
- Alayiah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (357 total births) through the 2020s (230) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Alayiahs (61 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 Alayiah
Nearby Names Like Alayiah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alayiah
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 Alayiah side by side: Alayiah vs Alana Alayiah vs Alaina Alayiah vs Alayna
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1997–2025 (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. "Alayiah: #5544 Girls' Name - 730 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alayiah. 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 Alayiah 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 July 2026.