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Aaleyah
How to Pronounce Aaleyah
Pronounced ah-LEE-ah /ɑˈli.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Aaliyah — from Arabic aliyah, 'exalted, sublime, lofty, high'; also Hebrew, 'ascending, rising'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Aaleyah is an -ey- spelling of Aaliyah — from Arabic aliyah, 'exalted, sublime, lofty, high' (the feminine of Ali) — and also the Hebrew aliyah, 'ascending, rising up'. A soft, lyrical, beloved modern name (the singer Aaliyah made it iconic); the -ey- styling personalizes it (said 'ah-LEE-ah'; nickname Lia).
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, exalted-and-rising at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Aaleyah mean?
Aaleyah spells Aaliyah — Arabic 'exalted, sublime', and Hebrew 'ascending, rising'.
How do you pronounce Aaleyah?
It's said ah-LEE-ah /ɑˈli.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Aaleyah a boy or girl name?
Aaleyah is a girl's name.
How popular is Aaleyah?
Aaleyah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Aaliyah is more common.