Unisex · #12,243 in 2026

Alijha

Current Rank
#12,243
Peak Rank
#9,581 (2003)
Total Babies
48
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #12,070 (11 total)
👦 Boy peak #9,581 (48 total)
👦As Boy Name
2003
First Year
2017
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#9581
Peak Rank
48
Total Count
9
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1997
First Year
2000
Last Year
1997
Peak Year
#12070
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Alijha

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Alijha as a girl name dates back to 1997, when 6 babies received it. 1997 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Alijha — #12,070 in the national rankings. About 55% of every Alijha on record arrived during the 1990s, its defining decade. Alijha last appeared in the published SSA data in 2000, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 11 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

Alijha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2003: 6 births, good for #9,581 nationwide. About 54% of every Alijha on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. Alijha last appeared in the published SSA data in 2017, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 48 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Alijha

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alijha

What does the name Alijha mean?
Alijha 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 Alijha in 2026?
In 2026, Alijha ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Alijha most popular?
Alijha reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #9,581 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Alijha a unisex name?
Yes — Alijha is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 19% of Alijhas assigned female and 81% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Alijha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alijha include Jodee, Dammion, Roshaud. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alijha

Alijha is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Alijha's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #9,581. Use the chart and map above to compare Alijha'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.