How old is someone named Aliah?
The average Aliah is 15 years old.
Half of all living Aliahs are between 8 and 22.
When was Aliah popular?
Most of the Aliahs in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2015 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 126 | 120 |
| 1990s | 630 | 620 |
| 2000s | 1,615 | 1,600 |
| 2010s | 2,219 | 2,200 |
| 2020s | 1,210 | 1,200 |
How many Aliahs are still alive?
About 5,800 Aliahs are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 5,800 babies named Aliah since 1975.
Nearly every Aliah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Aliah?
About half of living Aliahs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 8%
- Gen Z 44%
- Gen Alpha 47%
Is Aliah an old name?
No. Aliah is one of the youngest names around: younger than 82 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Aliah will be 30 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Aliah a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Aliahs are women.
Names the same age as Aliah
NAME TWIN
Aliah's name twin is Elijah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Elijah's age curve is the closest match to Aliah's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Aaliyah (15) · Aliyah (15) · Alia (18) · Aliya (17)
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Questions about the name Aliah
How old is the average Aliah?
The average Aliah in the US is 15 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Aliah?
About 5,800 Aliahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,800 babies given the name since 1975.
When was the name Aliah most popular?
In 2015, when about 270 baby girls were named Aliah.
Is Aliah a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 47% of living Aliahs, but the name spans several generations.
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