Alijah - A very unique male name
Alijah at a glance
Alijah is ranked #470 among boy baby names in 2025, with 622 births in 2025. It peaked in 2021 at #409 and first appeared on the charts in 1994.
- Rank in 2025
- #470
- Births in 2025
- 622
- Peak year
- 2021 (#409)
- First appeared
- 1994
- Trend
- #446 in 2020 → #470 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 2,357 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.8/5 (15 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 2,357 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Alijah peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 409.
Famous with this name
Alijah Kai
Alijah Francis
Alijah Musolino
How would you rate Alijah, 1-5?
Alijah is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Alijah is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #195 - and is the least popular in Washington at position #804.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Alijah is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Alijah origin and meaning
Modern variant of Elijah (Hebrew)
From Elijah: 'My God is Yahweh' (Hebrew Eliyyah)
Alijah is Elijah with its first syllable softened to an A, a modern respelling that appeared in 1994 as Elijah itself surged. It peaked in 2021 and is easing, while Elijah remains a top biblical name in its standard form.
Attested etymology
Alijah is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Alijah, pop culture references for the name Alijah and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Alijah
We've found the following names that sound similar to Alijah, sorted by popularity.
Alex / Alexis / Alec / Aloysius / Alek / Alessio / Alois / Alexi / Alika / Alakai /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 470 |
| 2024 | 428 |
| 2023 | 443 |
| 2022 | 464 |
| 2021 | 409 |
| 2020 | 446 |
| 2019 | 480 |
| 2018 | 495 |
| 2017 | 477 |
| 2016 | 502 |
| 2015 | 480 |
| 2014 | 480 |
| 2013 | 505 |
| 2012 | 449 |
| 2011 | 467 |
| 2010 | 470 |
| 2009 | 467 |
| 2008 | 460 |
| 2007 | 556 |
| 2006 | 588 |
| 2005 | 599 |
| 2004 | 627 |
| 2003 | 659 |
| 2002 | 668 |
| 2001 | 956 |
| 2000 | 1186 |
| 1999 | 1054 |
| 1998 | 1314 |
| 1997 | 1579 |
| 1996 | 1434 |
| 1995 | 2429 |
| 1994 | 2831 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 195 |
| Mississippi | 216 |
| Nevada | 299 |
| Louisiana | 315 |
| Florida | 331 |
| Ohio | 340 |
| North Carolina | 381 |
| Texas | 393 |
| Indiana | 395 |
| Georgia | 407 |
| California | 413 |
| Arkansas | 446 |
| Kentucky | 452 |
| Missouri | 458 |
| Arizona | 464 |
| South Carolina | 470 |
| Oregon | 476 |
| Massachusetts | 509 |
| Tennessee | 520 |
| Maryland | 521 |
| Alabama | 526 |
| Pennsylvania | 526 |
| New Jersey | 543 |
| Illinois | 569 |
| Iowa | 572 |
| New York | 584 |
| Oklahoma | 623 |
| Colorado | 626 |
| Michigan | 641 |
| Minnesota | 643 |
| Virginia | 672 |
| Wisconsin | 787 |
| Washington | 804 |
Even more about Alijah
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Alijah a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Alijah?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
uh-LY-juh · /əˈlaɪdʒə/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Elijah — The standard biblical spelling.
Nicknames: AJ
Famous bearers
- Alijah Vera-Tucker — NFL offensive lineman (b. 1999) Contemporary
Style
Biblical
Why parents choose it
Alijah gives the beloved biblical Elijah a softer, more individual opening while keeping its sound and meaning. It is chosen by parents who want biblical roots with a personal twist.
Worth knowing
- It will very often be spelled Elijah by default — the A is easily missed.
