Aaliyah
Arabic girl's name meaning “exalted; sublime”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Meaning
- exalted; sublime
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #86
- Born in 2023
- 2,857
- Peak year
- 2013 (#37)
Meaning & origin
Aaliyah is an Arabic name meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime', the feminine of Ali. It was popularised by the American singer Aaliyah.
Is Aaliyah an Arabic name?
Yes — Aaliyah is an Arabic name meaning "exalted; sublime". Aaliyah is an Arabic name meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime', the feminine of Ali. It was popularised by the American singer Aaliyah.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Aaliyah ranked #86 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,857 US girls were given the name Aaliyah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #37 in 2013
“Unranked” means Aaliyah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Aaliyah
Aaliyah is spelled A-A-L-I-Y-A-H — 7 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Aliyah, Alia.
Variants
Aliyah, Alia
Aaliyah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Aaliyah mean?
Aaliyah is a Arabic name meaning "exalted; sublime". Aaliyah is an Arabic name meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime', the feminine of Ali. It was popularised by the American singer Aaliyah.
Where does the name Aaliyah come from?
Aaliyah is of Arabic origin. Aaliyah is an Arabic name meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime', the feminine of Ali. It was popularised by the American singer Aaliyah.
Is Aaliyah a boy or a girl name?
Aaliyah is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Aaliyah?
In 2023, 2,857 US girls were given the name Aaliyah.
Is Aaliyah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Aaliyah ranked #86 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Aaliyah?
Aaliyah is spelled A-A-L-I-Y-A-H. Related spellings include Aliyah, Alia.
How common is the name Aaliyah?
In 2023, 2,857 US girls were given the name Aaliyah. In the latest US data, Aaliyah ranked #86 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Aaliyah an Arabic name?
Yes — Aaliyah is an Arabic name meaning "exalted; sublime". Aaliyah is an Arabic name meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime', the feminine of Ali. It was popularised by the American singer Aaliyah.
What does Aaliyah mean in Arabic?
In Arabic, Aaliyah means "exalted; sublime". Aaliyah is an Arabic name meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime', the feminine of Ali. It was popularised by the American singer Aaliyah.