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UK girl's name

Aliannah

A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Aliyah, meaning "ascent".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aliannah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aliannah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2013 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Aliannah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aliannah ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 girls were registered as Aliannah.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aliannah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5591

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2013

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Aliannah mean?

The name Aliannah is a relatively modern invention, believed to have been created in the late 20th or early 21st century. It is likely derived from a combination of the Arabic name Aliyah, meaning "exalted" or "lofty," and the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor."

While the origins of the name are uncertain, it is thought to have been popularized in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The name does not have a long historical lineage or appear in ancient texts or religious scriptures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aliannah is Aliannah Leigh, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1985. Another notable figure with this name is Aliannah Laure, a British actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films since the early 2000s.

In the world of sports, Aliannah Moody is an American gymnast who competed in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Aliannah Ruiz is a Spanish tennis player who has participated in various international tournaments.

Aliannah Blackwood is a Canadian author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of identity and self-discovery. She has published several books and has been recognized with literary awards.

While the name Aliannah is relatively new, it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, it is important to note that due to the name's recent origin, there are limited historical records or famous figures associated with it prior to the late 20th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aliannah over time

The chart below shows babies named Aliannah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aliannah, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aliannah
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Decades

Aliannah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aliannah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5667 6 2

Related

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FAQ

Aliannah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aliannah in the UK right now?

In 2019, Aliannah was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Aliannah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Aliannah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aliannah?

A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Aliyah, meaning "ascent".

How many people are called Aliannah in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Aliannah across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.