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At a Glance: Name: Aaliyah – Meaning: exalted, sublime one – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ah-LEE-ah
Aaliyah is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "exalted, sublime one," pronounced ah-LEE-ah. A classic name with a bold, worldly feel, it carries real weight in both sound and meaning for parents drawn to something strong and adventurous.
Meaning & Origin of Aaliyah
Meaning: Exalted, sublime one.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Aaliyah
Phonetic: ah-LEE-ah IPA: /ɑːˈliːə/
Popularity of Aaliyah
Social Security data on Aaliyah runs from 1976 to 2024, with the name hitting its all-time peak at #36 in 2012, when 5,522 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had eased to #93, with 2,703 girls named Aaliyah that year — still comfortably inside the top 100.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1976–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Aaliyah mean?
Exalted, sublime one. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aaliyah)
How do you pronounce Aaliyah?
Aaliyah is pronounced ah-LEE-ah (IPA: /ɑːˈliːə/).
Is Aaliyah a popular name right now?
Aaliyah peaked at #36 in 2012 and is ranked #93 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1976–2024.)
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