An estimated 48,398 living Americans are named Aliyah.
How rare is Aliyah?
Aliyah is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,188 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 48.4% from its 2011 peak.
How old is the typical Aliyah?
The median age of a living American named Aliyah is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 22 years old.
Is Aliyah still popular?
Somewhat. Aliyah has been declining since its 2011 peak and registered 1,188 births in 2025.
Where is Aliyah most common?
Aliyah has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appears 8.5× more often than the national baseline.
1971Peak 20112025
Peak year
2011
Decline from peak
48.4%
2025
1,188
All-time
49,011
Diaspora map
Aliyah broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, and South Carolina (1994) and became over-represented in 39 states over 27 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, and South Carolina, 1994 · over-represented in 39 states over 27 years
