Aaliyah: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means exalted and sublime, rising above with grace.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #65
- Peak
- #36 in 2012
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Aaliyah Means
Aaliyah is a girl name of Arabic origin. Means exalted and sublime, rising above with grace.
How Popular Aaliyah Is
Aaliyah currently ranks #65 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #36 in 2012. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Aaliyah
- Aaliyah reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #36 in 2012.
- Aaliyah has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Aaliyah has been a top 100 name across 84+ years of American history.
- Aaliyah is a name with Arabic heritage and meaning.
Names Like Aaliyah
Other Arabic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Aaliyah
Arabic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Aaliyah.
Questions About Aaliyah
What does Aaliyah mean?
Aaliyah is a girl name of Arabic origin. Means exalted and sublime, rising above with grace.
How popular is Aaliyah?
Aaliyah currently ranks #65 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #36 in 2012. It has held steady.
Where does Aaliyah come from?
Aaliyah comes from Arabic roots. Aaliyah reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #36 in 2012.
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