Aalia

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Pronounced ah-LEE-ah /ɑˈli.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Aliya/Alia — from Arabic, 'exalted; sublime; high; lofty'Low

In 30 seconds: Exalted; sublime; high: Aalia spells Aliya — 'exalted; high'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-LEE-ah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Aliya/Alia — from Arabic, 'exalted; sublime; high; lofty'

U.S. rank (2024)#6904 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 686

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Aalia is a spelling of Aliya/Alia — from Arabic, 'exalted; sublime; high; lofty' (the feminine of Ali). A lyrical, modern name across the Arab and South Asian worlds (said 'ah-LEE-ah'; nickname Aali).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and South Asian families. Rare in this spelling, exalted-and-high at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Aliya means 'exalted; sublime; high; lofty' in Arabic (the feminine of Ali) — Aalia is a spelling, lyrical and modern (said 'ah-LEE-ah').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Aliya — Arabic etymology

Variations

AliyaAliaAaliyah

Nicknames

Aali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aalia mean?

Aalia spells Aliya/Alia — Arabic 'exalted; sublime; high'.

How do you pronounce Aalia?

It's said ah-LEE-ah /ɑˈli.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aalia a boy or girl name?

Aalia is a girl's name.

How popular is Aalia?

Aalia is a rare name in the U.S.