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Aalijah

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Aalijah

Pronounced ah-LEE-jah /ɑˈli.dʒə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling variously of Aaliyah ('exalted', Arabic) and Elijah ('my God is Yahweh', Hebrew); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Exalted; my God is Yahweh: Aalijah spells Aaliyah/Elijah. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'ah-LEE-jah').
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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling variously of Aaliyah ('exalted', Arabic) and Elijah ('my God is Yahweh', Hebrew); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8247 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 294
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920022025

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

Aalijah is a spelling variously of Aaliyah ('exalted', Arabic) and Elijah ('my God is Yahweh', Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'ah-LEE-jah').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, exalted-and-my-God-is-Yahweh at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Aalijah is a spelling variously of Aaliyah ('exalted', Arabic) and Elijah ('my God is Yahweh', Hebrew) — lyrical and modern, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-LEE-jah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Aaliyah/Elijah — unisex; routes layered

Variations

AaliyahElijahAlijah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aalijah mean?

Aalijah spells Aaliyah ('exalted') and Elijah ('my God is Yahweh'); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aalijah?

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

Is Aalijah a boy or girl name?

Aalijah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Aalijah?

Aalijah is a rare boys' name in the U.S.

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