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Alijah
BoyMeaning of Alijah: Hebrew: 'the Lord is my God'
Alijah is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 479th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1322nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#479
665 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1322
20 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
15,681
First recorded 1987 · peak 2021
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
91% boys · 9% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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