Alliyah
Alliyah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Exalted, noble, or highest social standing.
Origin and history
Alliyah is a modern variant spelling of the Arabic name Aaliyah or Aliyah. It translates to high, exalted, or sublime in Arabic. In the United States, it emerged as a popular spelling variation during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
3,013 babies in the United States have been named Alliyah since 1880. It ranks #3235 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1978.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.7 %)
- TX (14.3 %)
- FL (11.1 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- GA (7.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 804 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,373 |
| 2010-2019 | 713 |
| 2020-2029 | 123 |
Nicknames
Liyah, Lili
Fun facts
- Alliyah gained popularity alongside the traditional spelling Aaliyah following the rise of R&B music in the 1990s.
- The name originates from the Arabic root 'A-L-Y', which relates to height, loftiness, and high rank.