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Iliyah

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Pronounced ih-LEE-uh /ɪˈliː.ə/Medium

Meaning: Iliyah is a contemporary American respelling that sits beside Aliyah and Aaliyah, names tied to Arabic and Hebrew roots suggesting 'exalted' or 'ascent'. The particular spelling is new and the route uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing modern respelling: Iliyah sits with Aliyah and Aaliyah, names of 'exalted; ascent' (said 'ih-LEE-uh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Arabic
MeaningIliyah is a contemporary American respelling that sits beside Aliyah and Aaliyah, names tied to Arabic and Hebrew roots suggesting 'exalted' or 'ascent'. The particular spelling is new and the route uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14091 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219982024

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

Iliyah is a recent American spelling in the Aaliyah/Aliyah cluster, names rooted in Arabic and Hebrew ideas of height, ascent and exaltation. The spelling itself has no older pedigree, so routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ih-LEE-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Modern, liquid, and flowing.

Did you know? Iliyah rides the huge Aaliyah wave in American naming — a spelling variant whose neighbours carry Arabic and Hebrew senses of rising or being exalted. The route for this exact spelling is uncertain, which we note (said 'ih-LEE-uh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Iliyah — Modern respelling in Aaliyah/Aliyah family; routes uncertain

Variations

AliyahAaliyahIliya

Nicknames

IliLiaLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iliyah mean?

Iliyah sits with Aliyah and Aaliyah, tied to Arabic and Hebrew senses of 'exalted; ascent'. The spelling is modern and routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Iliyah?

It's said ih-LEE-uh /ɪˈliː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Iliyah a boy or girl name?

Iliyah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Iliyah?

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

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