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Aaleyah

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Pronounced ah-LEE-ah /ɑˈli.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Aaliyah — from Arabic aliyah, 'exalted, sublime, lofty, high'; also Hebrew, 'ascending, rising'Medium

In 30 seconds: Exalted; rising: Aaleyah spells Aaliyah — 'exalted, sublime' (and 'ascending'). Soft, lyrical, and warm (said 'ah-LEE-ah').
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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Aaliyah — from Arabic aliyah, 'exalted, sublime, lofty, high'; also Hebrew, 'ascending, rising'
U.S. rank (2024)#5941 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519942024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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.

Did you know? Aaliyah means 'exalted, sublime, lofty' in Arabic — and 'ascending, rising' in Hebrew (aliyah) — Aaleyah is an -ey- spelling, soft and lyrical (the singer Aaliyah made it iconic; said 'ah-LEE-ah').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Aaliyah — root etymology

Variations

AaliyahAliyahAlia

Nicknames

Lia

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If you like Aaleyah…

Aaliyah— the standard spelling
Aliyah— a fellow spelling
Alia— a companion spelling
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Frequently Asked

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.

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