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Eliyah

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Pronounced uh-LEE-uh /Ι™.ˈliː.Ι™/Medium

Meaning: High, lofty, sublimeMedium

In 30 seconds: Eliyah is given here as a Dutch name meaning 'high, lofty, sublime'.
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Origin MediumDutch
MeaningHigh, lofty, sublime
U.S. rank (2024)#2113 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births90 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,388

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419942024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Eliyah appears as a Dutch name with the meaning 'high, lofty, sublime'. It has an airy, uplifting sense and a flowing sound. Its listed variations lean toward the Aliyah family of spellings.

It sits close to forms like Aliya, Aliyah, and Aleah, which share its rising, elevated feel. The cluster of related spellings gives parents several ways to shape the same sound.

Did you know? Eliyah is a spelling variant of Aaliyah, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'high, lofty, sublime' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Eliyah β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AliaAliyaAliyahAleahAlea

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Aliyahβ€” A listed variation sharing the 'lofty, rising' sense.
Aliyaβ€” A listed variation with the same elevated meaning.
Aleahβ€” A listed variation with a closely matched sound.
Aliaβ€” A listed variation, a shorter form of the same name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliyah mean?

Eliyah is usually explained as meaning 'high, lofty, sublime' and is most often linked with Dutch tradition.

How do you pronounce Eliyah?

It's commonly said uh-LEE-uh /Ι™.ˈliː.Ι™/.

Is Eliyah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eliyah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Eliyah?

In 2024, Eliyah ranked #2113 in the U.S. for girls, with 90 births recorded.