Will my child share the name Alliyah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Alliyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alliyah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Alliyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Alliyah is declining: down 226 places since 2018, to #5,892 in 2024. It peaked at #1,176 in 1997.

Is Alliyah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Alliyah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Alliyah a popular baby name in the United States?

Alliyah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Alliyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alliyah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Alliyah

Alliyah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1789 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #1176 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Alliyah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Alliyah in their class.