UK girl's name
Alleyah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "exalted" or "elevated".
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.
Alleyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alleyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 6 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Alleyah. 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
- • Alleyah ranked #4001 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 6 girls were registered as Alleyah.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alleyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2019
Births in 2019
5
Latest year
Peak year
2015
6 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Meaning
What does Alleyah mean?
The given name Alleyah is a relatively modern name that originated as a feminine variant of the Arabic name Ali. The root of the name Ali can be traced back to the Arabic word 'aliya', which means 'sublime' or 'exalted'. The name Ali has a long and significant history in the Islamic world, as it was the name of the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, who later became the fourth caliph of Islam.
Although the name Alleyah is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among Muslim communities. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Alleyah can be found in the United States, where it was given to a newborn baby girl in the late 20th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ali, which is the root of Alleyah. One of the most famous was Ali ibn Abi Talib (599-661 CE), the fourth caliph of Islam and the first imam of Shia Muslims. Another prominent figure was Ali al-Ridha (765-818 CE), the eighth imam of Shia Islam, who was known for his wisdom and piety.
In the modern era, the name Ali has been carried by several influential figures, including the renowned boxer Muhammad Ali (1942-2016), who was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. but changed his name after converting to Islam. Another notable Ali was Ali Shariati (1933-1977), an Iranian revolutionary and sociologist who played a significant role in the Iranian Revolution of 1979.
While the name Alleyah is not as widely known as its root name Ali, it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in Western countries. One of the earliest recorded instances of a notable individual named Alleyah is Alleyah Brianne Rittmeyer, a young American singer and songwriter who gained recognition through her participation in various talent competitions in the early 2010s.
It is important to note that the historical records and references provided here are based on the available information and may not be exhaustive. As with many names, the origins and evolution of Alleyah are subject to ongoing research and interpretation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alleyah over time
The chart below shows babies named Alleyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Alleyah, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2019, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alleyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alleyah 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 | #4448 | 23 | 5 |
| 2000s | #5177 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3126 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Alleyah
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Alleyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alleyah in the UK right now?
In 2019, Alleyah was ranked #4001 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Alleyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 6 babies registered as Alleyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alleyah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "exalted" or "elevated".
How many people are called Alleyah in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Alleyah across the 8 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.