Alya
4 countries#53 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
9,140 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #53 · peaked in 2022 with 1,071 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Paris, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,242 births recorded 1973–2025 · currently #1334 · peaked in 2021 with 190 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
509 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2021 with 67 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
484 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #603 · peaked in 2021 with 64 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
25 births recorded 2009–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Alya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #472 | — |
| 2004 | #449 | ↑23 |
| 2005 | #357 | ↑92 |
| 2006 | #361 | ↓4 |
| 2007 | #333 | ↑28 |
| 2008 | #307 | ↑26 |
| 2009 | #274 | ↑33 |
| 2010 | #259 | ↑15 |
| 2011 | #231 | ↑28 |
| 2012 | #183 | ↑48 |
| 2013 | #168 | ↑15 |
| 2014 | #169 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #132 | ↑37 |
| 2016 | #109 | ↑23 |
| 2017 | #96 | ↑13 |
| 2018 | #90 | ↑6 |
| 2019 | #82 | ↑8 |
| 2020 | #62 | ↑20 |
| 2021 | #58 | ↑4 |
| 2022 | #53 | ↑5 |
Frequently asked questions about Alya
Is Alya a popular name?
Yes — Alya currently ranks #53 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Alya more common for boys or girls?
Alya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Alya most popular?
Alya peaked in 2022 in France, with 1,071 recorded births that year.
Is Alya rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Alya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1800 in 1971 to #53 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Alya?
At least 11,891 babies have been recorded with the name Alya across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Alya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alya appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Alya?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Alya include Madisyn, Safiya, Calia, Patricia.
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