Alyviah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from a blend of Arabic elements.
Name Census estimates that about 311 living Americans carry the first name Alyviah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alyviah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alyviah births was 2020 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alyviah. 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
311
~ 1 in 1,102,104 Americans
Peak year
2020
36 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,533
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Alyviah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alyviah 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 171 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Alyviah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alyviah 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 Alyviah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alyviahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alyviah
The name Alyviah does not have a definitive historical origin or etymology. It appears to be a modern, invented name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in Western countries. However, there are a few potential sources or influences that may have contributed to its creation and meaning.
Some suggest that Alyviah could be a variation or combination of the names Aliyah and Olivia. Aliyah is a Hebrew name meaning "ascending" or "to go up," while Olivia is a Latin name derived from the word "oliva," meaning "olive tree." The blending of these two names may have been done to create a unique and melodic combination.
Another possible influence is the Arabic name Aliya, which means "exalted" or "elevated." The addition of the "v" sound could have been a creative twist to make the name more distinct and aesthetically pleasing.
While there are no definitive historical records or famous individuals from ancient times bearing the name Alyviah, a few noteworthy individuals have carried this name in recent years. One example is Alyviah Muluehill, a young American singer and songwriter who gained recognition for her appearances on reality TV shows like "The Voice Kids" and "America's Got Talent."
In the world of sports, there is Alyviah Bush, a former basketball player who competed for the University of Mississippi in the early 2010s. Another individual is Alyviah Clark, a former track and field athlete who specialized in the heptathlon and represented the United States at various international competitions.
Beyond these examples, the name Alyviah has gained popularity as a unique and modern choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child. Its melodic sound and potential blend of cultural influences contribute to its appeal, although its historical roots remain somewhat obscure.
People
Alyviah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alyviah 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
Alyviah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alyviah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 311 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alyviah 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 1,102,104 US residents.
Is Alyviah a common name?
We classify Alyviah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 314 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alyviah most popular?
The single biggest year for Alyviah was 2020, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alyviah 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 Alyviah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alyviah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alyviah 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 Alyviah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alyviah 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 Alyviah 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 people share the name Alyviah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.