How Popular (or Rare) was Aliyah in 1997?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#396
1997 Rank
80
1997 Births
#174
Best Rank (2004)
284
Peak Year (2004)
4,930
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 3,665
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Aliyah Story

Aliyah is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #396 in 1997 with 80 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 284 births ranking #174. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 31.1%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 3,665 girls born was named Aliyah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Arabic and Hebrew-associated use  |  Meaning: high; exalted; ascent

Aliyah is a graceful name that is widely linked with exalted or elevated meanings. It feels spiritual, elegant, and very current.

The name has grown strongly across different communities because it works beautifully in both sound and meaning. Its modern use is shaped by more than one linguistic route, which adds richness but also some overlap.

Did you know?Aliyah is one of the names where Arabic and Hebrew associations can both influence how families understand it.
Similar namesAaliyah, Alia, Alya, Amira, Aisha

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