Aliyah
Aliyah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Aliyah
- A female given name from Arabic of modern American usage, a variant of Aaliyah.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Ultimately from Arabic عَالِيَة (ʕāliya).
How popular is Aliyah?
Since 1880, 49,011 girls and 43 boys in the U.S. have been named Aliyah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #133 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #6541 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #263 for girls, with 1,188 babies given the name.
Names similar to Aliyah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Aliyah
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Aliyah FAQ
What does the name Aliyah mean?
A female given name from Arabic of modern American usage, a variant of Aaliyah. A female given name from Hebrew. Ultimately from Arabic عَالِيَة (ʕāliya).
What is the origin of the name Aliyah?
Aliyah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Aliyah?
Since 1880, 49,011 girls and 43 boys in the U.S. have been named Aliyah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #133 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #6541 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #263 for girls, with 1,188 babies given the name.
Is Aliyah a boy or girl name?
Aliyah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 49,011 girls and 43 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.