What does the name Aliya mean?

The name Aliya means "High, ascending".

How popular is the name Aliya?

In 2023, 316 babies were named Aliya in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

Aliya is a name of Arabic origin.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 316 →

All-Time Total: 10,743

Peak Year: 2012

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

Girl names closely related to Aliya

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Boy names closely related to Aliya

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Names with similar meaning to Aliya

Aaliyah Aleah Aliah Aliyah Jaliyah

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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