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Alyiah

ah-LEE-yah

Popularity

#8949

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,034

Peak Year

#64 in 2009

First Recorded

1994

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Alyiah is a variant of Aaliyah, a Hebrew name meaning 'ascension' or 'exalted'. It is often associated with high social standing.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Aaliyah Haughton

    American R&B singer and actress (deceased)

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Personality Traits

GracefulIntelligentIndependentUnique

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