What is the origin of the name Aalyah?

Aalyah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Aalyah?

Aalyah is currently ranked #7224 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aalyah?

Aalyah is pronounced ah-LEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Aalyah

ah-LEE-yah

Popularity

#7224

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

730

Peak Year

#51 in 2002

First Recorded

1994

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant spelling of Aaliyah, an Arabic name meaning 'high, exalted, sublime'.

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Ali Aali

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Aaliyah Haughton
American singer, actress, and dancer, influential R&B artist.

Nicknames

Ali Aali

Spelling Variations

Aaliyah Aliya

Similar Names

Amira Layla Samira

Personality Traits

GentleCreativeIndependent

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