How old is someone named Alijah?
The average Alijah is 13 years old.
Half of all living Alijahs are between 6 and 18.
When was Alijah popular?
Alijah is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2021. 665 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 798 | 780 |
| 2000s | 4,216 | 4,200 |
| 2010s | 6,315 | 6,300 |
| 2020s | 4,341 | 4,300 |
How many Alijahs are still alive?
About 16,000 Alijahs are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 16,000 babies named Alijah since 1987.
Nearly every Alijah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Alijah?
More than half of living Alijahs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 41%
- Gen Alpha 57%
Is Alijah an old name?
No. Alijah is one of the youngest names around: younger than 89 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Alijah will be 27 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Alijah a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 91% of living Alijahs are men, and 9% are women.
The women average 18 and the men 12.
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Alijah's name twin is Fisher. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Fisher's age curve is the closest match to Alijah's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Alijah
How old is the average Alijah?
The average Alijah in the US is 13 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Alijah?
About 16,000 Alijahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 16,000 babies given the name since 1987.
When was the name Alijah most popular?
In 2021, when about 790 baby boys were named Alijah.
Is Alijah a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 57% of living Alijahs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
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