Aailyah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 222 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Aailyah is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 222 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Aailyah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Aailyah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, an elaborate spelling variant of Aaliyah, from Arabic meaning "high," "exalted," or "sublime." Aaliyah was the stage name of R&B singer Aaliyah Haughton (1979–2001), whose talent and beauty made her one of the most influential figures in late 1990s pop music before her tragic death at 22.
The Aailyah spelling adds an extra layer of visual individuality to the name already personalized by the late singer. It carries Aaliyah's exalted meaning alongside the musical legacy that made this name surge in popularity across the 2000s and 2010s.
EtymologyShow more
Aailyah is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Aailyah has been recorded as a girl's name since 1994, with 222 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aailyah has 27+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | #15209 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 90 | #11704 | — |
| 2000s | 90 | #11446 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 27 | #11493 | — |
The Story of Aailyah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Aailyah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Aailyah are most likely born between 2000 and 2020.
How rare is Aailyah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Aailyah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2000s with 90 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Aailyah by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1994–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #15295 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15248 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15085 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15535 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11424 |
| 2017 | 10 | #9940 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14327 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14478 |
| 2014 | 8 | #11927 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13149 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10427 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8613 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7217 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8058 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12576 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10818 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17169 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14501 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8716 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12408 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2022