Aaliyah sits comfortably in the UK charts at #148 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#148
US Rank #93
About the Name Aaliyah
Aaliyah is holding steady in the rankings at #148. It reached its peak of #92 in 2002 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.
Aaliyah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #93, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aaliyah
Unlikely. With around 339 UK babies named Aaliyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aaliyah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aaliyah has held a stable position around #148 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #92 in 2002 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Aaliyah is more popular in the US (#93) than in the UK (#148). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Aaliyah include: Aaliyah James — Aaliyah James is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Avani Nandra-Hart on the BBC soap opera EastEnders since 2023.; Aaliyah Chavez — Aaliyah Chavez is an American college basketball player for the Oklahoma Sooners of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).; Aaliyah Nye — Aaliyah Nye is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Tempo of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Athletes Unlimited....
Aaliyah ranks #93 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
339
UK babies named Aaliyah (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 23 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aaliyah
Likely around 1 other Aaliyah in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Aaliyah Chavez is an American college basketball player for the Oklahoma Sooners of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). She attended Monterey High School and was a five-star recruit and the number one player in the 2025 class.
Aaliyah Nye is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Tempo of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball. She played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini and Alabama Crimson Tide.
Aaliyah Mckenzie Edwards is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Connecticut Sun of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and for the Lunar Owls of Unrivaled. She played college basketball at UConn before being selected sixth overall by the Mystics in the 2024 WNBA draft.