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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alyah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alyaanah|Alyan
HebrewGirl↑↑ Surging

Alyah

ah-LEE-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#2650
↑↑ Surging
#2650
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 20
Peak rank
#2650 in 2024
5yr change
+442 ranks
Birth frequency
1.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2650 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Alyah

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2650

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+442 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hebrew OriginArabic InfluenceGirlModern3-syllableSpiritualRising TrendRare
Character
spiritual elevationupward momentum
STRONG
High confidence

Alyah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2650 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +442 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2650 · very rare
Alyah at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew 'aliyah' meaning 'ascent' or 'to go up', also used in Arabic contexts. Associated with spiritual elevation and rising.
Language root:Hebrew · Arabic
Peak rank:#2650 in 2024
5yr change:+442 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AaliyahAliyaAmeliaAliaLeah
Similar Style
MaliaZaharaNadiaZaraAria
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Alyah
Maya◈ZaraLeviEzraKai◈Noah
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Alyah illustration
Name Intelligence
Alyah · Overview
Summary

Alyah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2650 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Alyah scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 442 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Meaningful character
Alyah carries a warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Alyah is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
alyah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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