Allia

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Pronounced AL-ee-uh /ˈæl.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: Allia reads as a modern respelling of Alia (Arabic 'exalted; high') or as a short form of Allison. It is separately an ancient Latin name — the Allia was a river near Rome. The routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Three gentle beats: Allia stands near Arabic Alia, 'exalted', and near Allison (said 'AL-ee-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic

MeaningAllia reads as a modern respelling of Alia (Arabic 'exalted; high') or as a short form of Allison. It is separately an ancient Latin name — the Allia was a river near Rome. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13526 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 390

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

Allia is a short modern name with more than one possible line. Most families read it as a spelling of Alia, the Arabic name meaning 'exalted; high', or as a trimmed Allison. In Roman history the Allia is a river north of Rome, the site of a famous defeat in 390 BC. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AL-ee-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and short.

Did you know? Allia was also a small river north of Rome, remembered for a Roman defeat there — but as a modern name it points instead to Alia, 'exalted'. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AL-ee-uh').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Allia — respelling of Arabic Alia; also short for Allison; Roman river Allia; routes uncertain

Variations

AliaAliyahAlya

Nicknames

AllyLia

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If you like Allia…

Alia— the name it most closely respells

Allison— the longer name it can shorten

Amelia— a like soft three-beat pick

Talia— a close rhyme and a like choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Allia mean?

Allia reads as a spelling of Alia ('exalted; high' in Arabic) or as a short form of Allison; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Allia?

It's said AL-ee-uh /ˈæl.i.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Allia a boy or girl name?

Allia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Allia?

Allia is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.