An estimated 14,081 living Americans are named Alijah.
How rare is Alijah?
Alijah is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 651 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 14.6% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Alijah?
The median age of a living American named Alijah is approximately 11 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 18 years old.
Is Alijah still popular?
Yes. Alijah is holding steady, with 651 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Alijah most common?
Alijah has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 2.7× more often than the national baseline.
1987Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
14.6%
2025
651
All-time
14,231
Diaspora map
Alijah spread fast — broke out in Arkansas, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, and Virginia (2020) and ran high in 14 states within a decade.
Broke out: Arkansas, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, and Virginia, 2020 · over-represented in 14 states over 4 years
