Aliyah
Aliyah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exalted, sublime, or to ascend.
Origin and history
Aliyah is a name of Hebrew and Arabic roots, meaning 'exalted', 'sublime', or 'to ascend'. It gained widespread popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s and early 2000s, partly influenced by various spelling variants. It remains a popular choice for modern American baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
49,011 babies in the United States have been named Aliyah since 1880. It ranks #595 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #216.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.9 %)
- TX (11 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
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 | 52 |
| 1980-1990 | 283 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,049 |
| 2000-2010 | 15,325 |
| 2010-2019 | 20,167 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,135 |
Famous people named Aliyah
- Aliyah Boston: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Aliyah Royale: Actress
Nicknames
Ali, Lia, Liya
Fun facts
- In Hebrew, the word means 'ascent' and holds deep cultural and spiritual significance regarding Jewish pilgrimage and immigration.
- The name has many popular spelling variants in the U.S., including Aaliyah, Aleah, and Alia.