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Aaliah

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Pronounced ah-LEE-ah /ɑˈli.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Aaliyah — from Arabic, the feminine of Ali, 'exalted, sublime; high, lofty'Medium

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

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningA spelling of Aaliyah — from Arabic, the feminine of Ali, 'exalted, sublime; high, lofty'

U.S. rank (2025)#10108 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,039

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

Aaliah is a spelling of Aaliyah — from Arabic, the feminine of Ali, 'exalted, sublime; high, lofty'. The singer Aaliyah made the name a global favorite. A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-LEE-ah'; nickname Lia).

In the U.S. it appears beside Aaliyah. Rare in this spelling, exalted-and-sublime at the root, and lyrical.

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

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Aaliyah — root etymology

Variations

AaliyahAliyahAlia

Nicknames

Lia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aaliah mean?

Aaliah spells Aaliyah — Arabic 'exalted, sublime; high, lofty'.

How do you pronounce Aaliah?

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

Is Aaliah a boy or girl name?

Aaliah is a girl's name.

How popular is Aaliah?

Aaliah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Aaliyah is more common.