What does the name Aaliyah mean?

The name Aaliyah means "High, ascending".

What is the origin of the name Aaliyah?

Aaliyah is a name of Arabic origin.

In 2023, 2,703 babies were named Aaliyah in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Aaliyah is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 2,703 ↘

All-Time Total: 107,314

Peak Year: 2012

Aaliyah is of Arabic origin, meaning "high" or "exalted."

Girl names closely related to Aaliyah

Melody Aliyah Jade Jasmine Luna Destiny Alyssa Emily

Boy names closely related to Aaliyah

Alex Isaiah Eric Jonathan Elias Adrian Ares Alexander

Names with similar meaning to Aaliyah

Aleah Aliah Aliya Aliyah Jaliyah

Births per year in the United States

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