What is the origin of the name Alaiyah?

Alaiyah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Alaiyah?

Alaiyah is currently ranked #1478 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alaiyah?

Alaiyah is pronounced ah-LIE-yah.

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GirlHebrew

Alaiyah

ah-LIE-yah

Popularity

#1478

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,983

Peak Year

#206 in 2021

First Recorded

1994

Style

Modern & Trendy, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Alaiyah is a modern variant of Aliyah, a Hebrew name meaning 'ascension' or 'exalted'.

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Nicknames

Ali Liyah

Spelling Variations

Aliyah Aleah Alaya

Similar Names

Amelia Olivia Aaliyah Layla

Personality Traits

ExaltedSpiritualKindLoving

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