What is the origin of the name Aaliyah?

Aaliyah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Aaliyah?

Aaliyah is currently ranked #93 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aaliyah?

Aaliyah is pronounced ah-LEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Aaliyah

ah-LEE-yah

Popularity

#93

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

107,420

Peak Year

#5,529 in 2012

First Recorded

1976

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name meaning "high, exalted, sublime".

Nickname Watch

Lee Liyah Ali

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

Aaliyah Haughton
American singer, actress, and model.

Nicknames

Lee Liyah Ali

Spelling Variations

Alia Aaliyah

Similar Names

Amira Layla Nayla Samira

Personality Traits

GracefulKindIndependentCreative

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