Alijah
Alijah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alijah
- A male given name.
How popular is Alijah?
Since 1880, 1,450 girls and 14,231 boys in the U.S. have been named Alijah (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1996 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #408 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #469 for boys, with 665 babies given the name.
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Alijah FAQ
What does the name Alijah mean?
A male given name.
How popular is the name Alijah?
Since 1880, 1,450 girls and 14,231 boys in the U.S. have been named Alijah (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1996 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #408 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #469 for boys, with 665 babies given the name.
Is Alijah a boy or girl name?
Alijah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,450 girls and 14,231 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.