Alianah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the most exalted one".
Name Census estimates that about 281 living Americans carry the first name Alianah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alianah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alianah births was 2012 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alianah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
281
~ 1 in 1,219,766 Americans
Peak year
2012
40 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,557
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Alianah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alianah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 184 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Alianah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alianah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alianah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alianahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alianah
The name Alianah is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is likely a combination of the Arabic name Aliya, meaning "exalted" or "sublime," and the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." While the exact origin of the name is uncertain, it appears to be a blend of cultural influences, reflecting the increasing diversity and globalization of society.
Alianah does not have a long historical lineage or any known references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its components, Aliya and Hannah, have rich cultural and religious roots. The name Hannah, for instance, is found in the Old Testament and is associated with the mother of the prophet Samuel. Aliya, on the other hand, has its roots in Arabic culture and has been a popular name in the Middle East for centuries.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Alianah are relatively recent, with the name gaining popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. While there are no famous historical figures with the name Alianah, there are a few notable individuals who bear this name in modern times.
One such individual is Alianah Ramírez, a Puerto Rican actress and model born in 1994. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular Spanish-language series "Cómplices al rescate."
Another notable Alianah is Alianah Salazar, a Colombian soccer player who plays as a defender for the Colombian national team and the Spanish club Atlético de Madrid Femenino.
Alianah Parris is a British singer and actress best known for her role in the musical "Hamilton" in London's West End.
Alianah Irbah is an American YouTuber and social media influencer, known for her beauty and lifestyle content on platforms like YouTube and Instagram.
Alianah Mantu is a South African singer and songwriter who has gained recognition for her soulful voice and unique blend of genres, including R&B, pop, and African rhythms.
While the name Alianah may be relatively new, its components have deep cultural roots, and the name itself reflects the increasingly diverse and interconnected world we live in. As a modern name, it has the potential to continue gaining popularity and creating its own unique history and cultural significance in the years to come.
People
Alianah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alianah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alianah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alianah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 281 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alianah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,219,766 US residents.
Is Alianah a common name?
We classify Alianah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 283 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alianah most popular?
The single biggest year for Alianah was 2012, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alianah is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alianah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alianah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alianah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alianah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alianah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alianah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Alianah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.