Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Ahlijah

Name: Popularity of the name Ahlijah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ahlijah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#6,255 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2023

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#6255

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ahlijah

Ahlijah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 13 Ahlijahs were born — ranking #6,255 that year. As of 2026, Ahlijah ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 73 Ahlijahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ahlijah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ahlijah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ology
Elegia
Alisha
Alesha
Elijah
Elegy
Elija
Alija
Elogy
Alogy
Ilija
Elegie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ahlijah

What does the name Ahlijah mean?

Ahlijah is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ahlijah in 2026?

In 2026, Ahlijah ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Ahlijah most popular?

Ahlijah reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #6,255 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Ahlijah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ahlijah is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ahlijah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ahlijah include Truxton, Nikholas, Giovonnie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ahlijah

Ahlijah is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 73 births in the dataset. Ahlijah's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #6,255. Use the chart and map above to compare Ahlijah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.