What is the origin of the name Aaleeyah?

Aaleeyah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Aaleeyah?

Aaleeyah is currently ranked #15246 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aaleeyah?

Aaleeyah is pronounced ah-LEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Aaleeyah

ah-LEE-yah

Popularity

#15246

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

152

Peak Year

#13 in 2013

First Recorded

1994

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant spelling of Aaliyah, likely derived from the Arabic name Aliyyah, meaning 'sublime' or 'exalted'.

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Numerology

The Achiever

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Nicknames

Lee Ally

Spelling Variations

Aaliyah Aliyah Aleeyah

Similar Names

Amira Layla Sasha Naomi Zara

Personality Traits

gracefulsensitivespiritualcharming

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