How old is someone named Aliyah?
The average Aliyah is 15 years old.
Half of all living Aliyahs are between 9 and 22.
When was Aliyah popular?
Aliyah is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2011. 1,188 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 52 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 283 | 270 |
| 1990s | 5,049 | 5,000 |
| 2000s | 15,347 | 15,000 |
| 2010s | 20,188 | 20,000 |
| 2020s | 8,135 | 8,100 |
How many Aliyahs are still alive?
About 49,000 Aliyahs are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 49,000 babies named Aliyah since 1971.
Nearly every Aliyah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Aliyah?
About half of living Aliyahs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 5%
- Gen Z 50%
- Gen Alpha 44%
Is Aliyah an old name?
No. Aliyah 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 Aliyah will be 32 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Aliyah a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Aliyahs are women.
Names the same age as Aliyah
NAME TWIN
Aliyah's name twin is Jackson. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jackson's age curve is the closest match to Aliyah's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Aaliyah (15) · Alia (18) · Aliya (17) · Aliah (15)
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Questions about the name Aliyah
How old is the average Aliyah?
The average Aliyah in the US is 15 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Aliyah?
About 49,000 Aliyahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 49,000 babies given the name since 1971.
When was the name Aliyah most popular?
In 2011, when about 2,300 baby girls were named Aliyah.
Is Aliyah a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 50% of living Aliyahs 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