What does the name Aliyah mean?

The name Aliyah means "High, ascending".

What is the origin of the name Aliyah?

Aliyah is a name of Arabic origin.

In 2023, 1,311 babies were named Aliyah in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

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

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 1,311 ↘

All-Time Total: 47,811

Peak Year: 2011

Aliyah is a Hebrew name meaning "to ascend" or "to go up." It is derived from the Hebrew word "aliyah," which means "ascent" or "going up."

Girl names closely related to Aliyah

Aaliyah Jasmine Jade Luna Emily Melody Vanessa Alyssa

Boy names closely related to Aliyah

Alex Elias Adrian Isaiah Jonathan Eric Aaron Ares

Names with similar meaning to Aliyah

Aaliyah Aleah Aliah Aliya Jaliyah

Births per year in the United States

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