UK girl's name
Alylah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the highest" or "sublime.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alylah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alylah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 5 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2016 to 2023. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Alylah. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alylah ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 5 girls were registered as Alylah.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alylah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
5 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Alylah mean?
The name Alylah originates from Arabic and Hebrew roots. In Arabic, the word "ala" means "to ascend" or "to rise," while in Hebrew, the name is derived from the word "aliyah," which means "ascent" or "rising." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East during ancient times.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Alylah can be found in ancient texts and historical records from the region. In Islamic traditions, the name is mentioned in various hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and is associated with concepts of spiritual elevation and growth.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Alylah was a 9th-century Muslim scholar and poet from Persia, known for her contributions to literature and philosophy. Another notable figure was Alylah bint al-Mutanabbi, a 10th-century Arab princess and patron of the arts, who was renowned for her intellectual pursuits and support of poets and writers.
In the 12th century, Alylah al-Baghdadi was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad, whose works on geometry and celestial mechanics were highly influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
During the Ottoman Empire, Alylah Hanum was a prominent figure in the 16th century, known for her philanthropy and support of educational institutions in the region.
In more recent history, Alylah Guevara was a 20th-century Nicaraguan activist and revolutionary, who played a significant role in the Sandinista National Liberation Front's struggle against the Somoza dictatorship.
While the name Alylah has deep roots in the Middle East and Islamic cultures, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in recent decades. However, the historical and cultural significance of the name remains firmly rooted in its Arabic and Hebrew origins, symbolizing spiritual ascent and personal growth.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alylah over time
The chart below shows babies named Alylah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alylah, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alylah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alylah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4335 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5177 | 7 | 2 |
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Names similar to Alylah
- 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
Alylah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alylah in the UK right now?
In 2023, Alylah was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Alylah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 5 babies registered as Alylah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alylah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the highest" or "sublime.".
How many people are called Alylah in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Alylah across the 4 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.