What is the origin of the name Alliyah?

Alliyah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Alliyah?

Alliyah is currently ranked #7242 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alliyah?

Alliyah is pronounced ah-LEE-yah.

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GirlHebrew

Alliyah

ah-LEE-yah

Popularity

#7242

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

2,995

Peak Year

#173 in 2002

First Recorded

1994

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Variant of Aliyah, a Hebrew name meaning 'ascension' or 'going up'.

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Ali Liyah

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Ali Liyah

Spelling Variations

Aliya Alia Aleah

Similar Names

Aaliyah Amira Layla

Personality Traits

NobleExaltedSpiritualAmbitious

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