How old is someone named Aaliyah?
The average Aaliyah is 15 years old.
Half of all living Aaliyahs are between 9 and 21.
When was Aaliyah popular?
Most of the Aaliyahs in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2012 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 142 | 140 |
| 1980s | 209 | 200 |
| 1990s | 7,850 | 7,700 |
| 2000s | 36,424 | 36,000 |
| 2010s | 46,781 | 46,000 |
| 2020s | 18,671 | 19,000 |
How many Aaliyahs are still alive?
About 110,000 Aaliyahs are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 110,000 babies named Aaliyah since 1976.
Nearly every Aaliyah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Aaliyah?
About half of living Aaliyahs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 51%
- Gen Alpha 46%
Is Aaliyah an old name?
No. Aaliyah is one of the youngest names around: younger than 83 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Aaliyah will be 32 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Aaliyah a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Aaliyahs are women.
Names the same age as Aaliyah
NAME TWIN
Aaliyah's name twin is Jackson. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jackson's age curve is the closest match to Aaliyah's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Aliyah (15) · Alia (18) · Aliya (17) · Aliah (15)
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Questions about the name Aaliyah
How old is the average Aaliyah?
The average Aaliyah in the US is 15 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Aaliyah?
About 110,000 Aaliyahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 110,000 babies given the name since 1976.
When was the name Aaliyah most popular?
In 2012, when about 5,500 baby girls were named Aaliyah.
Is Aaliyah a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 51% of living Aaliyahs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this