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Aalyah

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Pronounced ah-LEE-ah /ɑˈli.ə/Medium

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

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

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Origin LowArabic

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

U.S. rank (2024)#7224 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 730

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

Aalyah is a spelling of Aaliyah — from Arabic, 'exalted; sublime; high; lofty' (the feminine of Ali). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-LEE-ah'; nickname Aali).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling. Rare in this form, exalted-and-high at the root, and modern.

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

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Aaliyah — Arabic etymology

Variations

AaliyahAliyahAaliya

Nicknames

Aali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aalyah mean?

Aalyah spells Aaliyah — Arabic 'exalted; sublime; high' (the feminine of Ali).

How do you pronounce Aalyah?

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

Is Aalyah a boy or girl name?

Aalyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Aalyah?

Aalyah is a rare spelling in the U.S.