Aleyah
Aleyah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Exalted, sublime, or high standing.
Origin and history
Aleyah is a modern English spelling variant of the Arabic name Aaliyah, which translates to exalted or sublime. It also connects phonetically to the Hebrew name Aliyah, meaning to ascend. In the United States, it is chosen as a melodic and contemporary alternative to traditional spellings.
Popularity in the United States
2,805 babies in the United States have been named Aleyah since 1880. It ranks #3344 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1407.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.5 %)
- TX (26.9 %)
- FL (10.5 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 281 |
| 2000-2010 | 744 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,071 |
| 2020-2029 | 709 |
Nicknames
Leyah, Ali
Fun facts
- Aleyah is one of several modern American orthographic variations of Aaliyah.
- The name has seen steady representation in U.S. birth records over recent decades.