Alliyah
ah-LEE-yah
Alliyah is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Variant of Aliyah, a Hebrew name meaning 'ascension' or 'going up'.”. It currently ranks #7242 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2002.
What Alliyah Means
“Variant of Aliyah, a Hebrew name meaning 'ascension' or 'going up'.”
The Story of Alliyah
This name, carrying the elevation of 'ascension,' has traveled from ancient tradition, waiting to lift your daughter higher.
Alliyah, a vibrant variant of Aliyah, stems from the Hebrew word meaning 'ascension' or 'going up.' This name carries profound spiritual and cultural significance, representing a rise or an upward journey. Its historical journey is one of elevation and aspiration, resonating with a sense of purpose and destiny.
To speak 'Alliyah' is to invoke a sense of soaring possibility. When you write this name on your child's identity, it feels like bestowing a blessing of elevation and purpose. It’s a name that suggests a child destined for great things, someone who naturally lifts others with her presence and ambition.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#173 in 2002
Total Births
2,995
First Recorded
1994
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