An estimated 108,648 living Americans are named Aaliyah.
How rare is Aaliyah?
Aaliyah is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,607 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 52.8% from its 2012 peak.
How old is the typical Aaliyah?
The median age of a living American named Aaliyah is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 21 years old.
Is Aaliyah still popular?
Somewhat. Aaliyah has been declining since its 2012 peak and registered 2,607 births in 2025.
Where is Aaliyah most common?
Aaliyah has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 4.7× more often than the national baseline.
1976Peak 20122025
Peak year
2012
Decline from peak
52.8%
2025
2,607
All-time
109,971
Diaspora map
Aaliyah broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia (1994) and became over-represented in 28 states over 18 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, 1994 · over-represented in 28 states over 18 years
