Aliya
Aliya is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Exalted, sublime, or of high standing.
Origin and history
Aliya is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'sublime', 'exalted', or 'high standing'. It is a popular phonetic variant of names such as Aaliyah and Aliyah. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage as a contemporary soft-sounding name.
Popularity in the United States
11,075 babies in the United States have been named Aliya since 1880. It ranks #1542 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #800.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.8 %)
- NY (10.7 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
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 | 257 |
| 1980-1990 | 391 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,151 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,764 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,550 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,962 |
Famous people named Aliya
- Aliya Mustafina: Artistic gymnast, Olympic champion
Nicknames
Ali
Fun facts
- Aliya is one of several accepted English transliterations of the traditional Arabic name, alongside Aaliyah and Aliyah.
- The name is widely used across North America, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East due to its melodic sound and positive meaning.