Aaliyah
Girl name · Arabic · pronounced ah-LEE-yah
Verified name
What does Aaliyah mean?
Exalted, highest social standing
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 98 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 132 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Liyah, Aali
Variant: Aliah, Alia, Aalya
Related: Alaya
Using Aaliyah across cultures
Extremely popular international choice.
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