Alijah

Alijah is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 734 boys in the United States.

Alijah at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alijah

Alijah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alijah first appears in Social Security records in 1987. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #407 in 2021, and in 2024 734 babies received the name — 13,567 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alijah in US records

First recorded (US)
1987
Best US rank
#407 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Alijah in 2024
734
Total since 1880
13,567

Alijah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#1153 in 2025
Babies named Alijah in 2025
25
Total since 1996
224

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alijah mean?

The meaning of Alijah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alijah a boy or girl name?

Alijah is a boy name. In 2024, 734 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alijah?

Alijah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alijah?

Alijah first appears in US records in 1987. Its best-ever ranking was #407 in 2021, and 734 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].