Annaliyah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has answered".
Name Census estimates that about 315 living Americans carry the first name Annaliyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Annaliyah today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Annaliyah births was 2016 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Annaliyah. 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
315
~ 1 in 1,088,109 Americans
Peak year
2016
31 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,254
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Annaliyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Annaliyah 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 193 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Annaliyah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annaliyah 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 Annaliyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Annaliyahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Annaliyah
The name Annaliyah is believed to have its roots in Arabic culture and language. It is a combination of the Arabic words "Anna" and "Liyah," which together mean "the one who belongs to God." The name is often spelled with variations such as Annaliya or Annalia, but the meaning remains the same.
The earliest recorded use of the name Annaliyah can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It was a popular name among Arab families who wanted to express their devotion to their faith and their connection to God. The name was often given to girls as a way of blessing them and dedicating them to a life of piety and spiritual growth.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Annaliyah can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 AD). In his work, "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," he mentions a woman named Annaliyah who was known for her wisdom and her deep understanding of Islamic teachings.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Annaliyah. One of the most famous was Annaliyah bint al-Husayn (1055-1121 AD), a renowned poet and scholar from Andalusia, Spain. Her poetry and literary works were highly praised and widely studied in her time.
Another notable figure was Annaliyah al-Ansari (1250-1325 AD), a Sufi mystic and spiritual teacher from Cairo, Egypt. She was known for her teachings on the importance of inner purification and her emphasis on the love and remembrance of God.
In the 16th century, Annaliyah al-Baghdadi (1500-1570 AD) was a prominent Islamic jurist and scholar from Baghdad, Iraq. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Islamic law and her contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
During the Ottoman Empire, Annaliyah Khanum (1670-1745 AD) was a influential figure in the royal court of Sultan Ahmed III. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural and educational initiatives.
In more recent times, Annaliyah El-Ghadban (1920-2002 AD) was a renowned Lebanese writer and poet. Her works explored themes of love, loss, and the human experience, and she was widely acclaimed for her use of rich, evocative language.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Annaliyah, a name that has been cherished for its deep spiritual meaning and its connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world.
People
Annaliyah + last name combinations
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Annaliyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Annaliyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 315 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Annaliyah 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 1,088,109 US residents.
Is Annaliyah a common name?
We classify Annaliyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 317 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Annaliyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Annaliyah was 2016, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Annaliyah is about 10 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 Annaliyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Annaliyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Annaliyah 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 Annaliyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Annaliyah 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 Annaliyah 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 are called Annaliyah?
You can see how many people share the name Annaliyah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.