Aaliyah

Girl's name

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

Meaning High, ascending
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 2,703 Falling
Peak year 2012

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Aaliyah (1979-2001) - Singer, actress, "Queen of Urban Pop."
  • Aaliyah Brown - American sprinter, Olympic gold medalist.
  • Aaliyah Kashyap - Indian filmmaker, daughter of Anurag Kashyap.
  • Aaliyah Mendes - Social media influencer, sister of Shawn Mendes.

Sisters for Aaliyah

Girl names closely related to Aaliyah

Melody Aliyah Jade Jasmine Luna Destiny Alyssa Emily

Brothers for Aaliyah

Boy names closely related to Aaliyah

Alex Isaiah Eric Jonathan Elias Adrian Ares Alexander

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Aaliyah

Aleah Aliah Aliya Aliyah Jaliyah

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