What is the origin of the name Aaleyah?

Aaleyah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Aaleyah?

Aaleyah is currently ranked #5941 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aaleyah?

Aaleyah is pronounced ah-LEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Aaleyah

ah-LEE-yah

Popularity

#5941

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,419

Peak Year

#155 in 2015

First Recorded

1994

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

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

Nickname Watch

Lee Ahlee Alee

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Aaliyah Haughton
Late R&B singer, dancer, actress; influential artist.

Nicknames

Lee Ahlee Alee

Spelling Variations

Aaliyah Alia Aliya

Similar Names

Amira Layla Zara Samira

Personality Traits

IndependentCreativeStrong-willedConfident

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