Aaliyah
Aaliyah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Aaliyah
- A female given name from Arabic.
Etymology
Popularized by American singer Aaliyah Haughton (1979–2001). Transliteration of Arabic عَالِيَة (ʕāliya).
How popular is Aaliyah?
Since 1880, 109,971 girls and 106 boys in the U.S. have been named Aaliyah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #36 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #6522 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #101 for girls, with 2,607 babies given the name.
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Aaliyah FAQ
What does the name Aaliyah mean?
A female given name from Arabic. Popularized by American singer Aaliyah Haughton (1979–2001). Transliteration of Arabic عَالِيَة (ʕāliya).
What is the origin of the name Aaliyah?
Aaliyah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Aaliyah?
Since 1880, 109,971 girls and 106 boys in the U.S. have been named Aaliyah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #36 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #6522 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #101 for girls, with 2,607 babies given the name.
Is Aaliyah a boy or girl name?
Aaliyah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 109,971 girls and 106 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.