Aliya

Girl's name

Aliya is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word "ʿaliyy" meaning "high" or "exalted."

Meaning High, ascending
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 316
Peak year 2012

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Aliya Mustafina - Russian gymnast, Olympic gold medalist.
  • Aliya Jasmine Sovani - Canadian TV host and producer.
  • Aliya Whiteley - British author known for speculative fiction.
  • Aliya LeeKong - Chef, cookbook author, and TV personality.
  • Aliya-Jasmine Sovani - Canadian TV personality and producer.
  • Aliya S. King - American author and journalist.
  • Aliya Naim - American singer-songwriter and poet.
  • Aliya Rama - Indian actress known for Tamil films.
  • Aliya El Essaoui - Moroccan actress and model.
  • Aliya Hana Hussain - Bahraini human rights activist.

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