Alya
Alya is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Loftiness, high position, or heaven.
Origin and history
Alya is a feminine name of Arabic origin that translates to loftiness, sublime status, or heaven. It is also used in Hebrew-speaking contexts, where it can refer to a tail of a sheep or be derived from Aliyah. In the United States, the name has seen rising popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,242 babies in the United States have been named Alya since 1880. It ranks #3713 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1216.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.1 %)
- TX (17.3 %)
- NY (16.6 %)
- FL (12 %)
- NJ (7.2 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 148 |
| 2000-2010 | 357 |
| 2010-2019 | 688 |
| 2020-2029 | 989 |
Famous people named Alya
- Alya Yilmaz: Gymnast, Athlete
Fun facts
- While primarily recognized for its Arabic meaning of high status, it is also related to Slavic forms derived from Alevtina or Alena.
- Nearly half of all recorded births for the name Alya in the U.S. since 1880 occurred in the recent 2020–2025 period.