Aaliyah
Aaliyah first appears in US records in 1976. It peaked in 2012, when 5,523 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,607.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aaliyah popular?
Declining Aaliyah is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2012 peak.
| 2020s | 18,666 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46,734 | |
| 2000s | 36,381 | |
| 1990s | 7,839 | |
| 1980s | 209 | |
| 1970s | 142 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aaliyah mean?
Aaliyah ('aliya, عالية) is the feminine of 'Ali ('high, exalted'), from the Arabic root '-l-w, meaning 'high, lofty, sublime'. It appears in many transliterations including Alia, Aliyah, Aliya and Aaliyah.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aaliyah mean?
Aaliyah means High, exalted, sublime. Aaliyah ('aliya, عالية) is the feminine of 'Ali ('high, exalted'), from the Arabic root '-l-w, meaning 'high, lofty, sublime'. It appears in many transliterations including Alia, Aliyah, Aliya and Aaliyah.
What is the origin of the name Aaliyah?
Aaliyah is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Aaliyah?
Aaliyah is pronounced “ah-LEE-ah.”
Is Aaliyah a boy or a girl name?
Aaliyah is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Aaliyah a popular name right now?
Aaliyah is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2012 peak.
How popular is the name Aaliyah?
In 2025, Aaliyah ranked #101 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aaliyah most popular?
Aaliyah was most popular in 2012, when about 5,523 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aaliyah?
Names similar to Aaliyah include Amara, Layla, Zara, Amaya.
What names go well with Aaliyah?
arabic names that pair well with Aaliyah include Adam, Layla, Malik, Amir, Omar.