Aaleyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Aaleyah means 'ascender' or 'to ascend'.
Meaning of the Name Aaleyah
Aaleyah is a variant spelling of the name Aliyah, which has Hebrew origins. It means 'ascender' or 'to ascend'. The name carries the idea of going up or rising to a higher position. Aliyah is also used to refer to the act of moving to Israel, particularly by Jewish people. Aaleyah is a popular name among parents looking for a unique and beautiful name for their daughter.
Popularity of the Name Aaleyah
The popularity for the name Aaleyah peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 155 births, which ranked number 2,664 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Aaleyah had the most female births in 2015 with 155, which ranked number 1,476 out of 19,116 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Aaleyah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 92 births to 33 births, a decline of -64.13%. Among females, Aaleyah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 92 births to 33 births, a decline of -64.13%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aaleyah
- 20 Year Trend of Aaleyah: 94.12%
- 10 Year Trend of Aaleyah: -64.13%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Aaleyah: -64.13%
Popularity of Aaleyah by State
Among females, Aaleyah was most popular in Southeastern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Aaleyah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Aaleyah
- Total Births of Aaleyah: 30 (-9.74%)
- Female Births of Aaleyah: 30 (-9.74%)
Given the downward trend of Aaleyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.74% decrease in total births, for a total of 30 births in 2024. For Females, births for Aaleyah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 30 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.74%.