Aaliyah

Gender Usage of the Name Aaliyah

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Aaliyah is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Aaliyah

Aaliyah is among the Top 91 Trending Girls’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026

Aaliyah is among the Top 80 Trending Girls’ name in Canada for 2025

Aaliyah is among the Top 22 Trending Girls’ name in Australia for 2026

• Worldwide

  #85 Girl’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #98 Girl’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #98 Girl’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #163 Girl’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    #84 Girl’s name (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Aaliyah is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Aaliyah ranked #85 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #95 in 2024 — an improvement of 10 places. A widely recognized choice, Aaliyah has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.

Historically, its best recorded position was #67 in 2016. Its lowest recorded position was #8,532 in 1991. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name fell 8 places (from #69 to #85).

Characteristics of the Name Aaliyah

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names

Length

7 letters — Long Girl Names

Starts with

A — Girl Names Starting with A

Ends with

h — Girl Names Ending in “h”

Name AestheticMethodology

Aaliyah uses three syllables beginning and ending with open vowel sounds. It became widely recognizable in popular culture through the influence of Aaliyah Haughton. These factors result in a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.

Middle Names For Aaliyah

Middle names used with AaliyahMethodology

Aaliyah is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Aaliyah Nicole · Aaliyah Marie · Aaliyah Michelle · Aaliyah Renee · Aaliyah MoniqueView all 481 girl middle names.

• Total 575 middle names used with Aaliyah
• 12 boy middle names used with Aaliyah
• 49 unisex middle names used with Aaliyah

Middle name suggestions for AaliyahMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Aaliyah is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Weak–Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Aaliyah Marie · Aaliyah Monet · Aaliyah Mcgee · Aaliyah Maree · Aaliyah Monee. View all 64 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Aaliyah

Sound Like Aaliyah Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Aliyah · Aliya · Alayah · View all 56 names

Spelled Like Aaliyah Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Aaliah

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Alma · Arlene · Ariana · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Aaliyah Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Carla · Layla · Gabriella · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Alayah · Alliyah · Alaiyah · View all 68 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Aaliyah”

Dictionary Meaning of "Aaliyah"Methodology

• A female given name from Arabic

Alternative Forms

Aliyah.

More Info

How to Spell Aaliyah in ASL

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