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Zaaliyah

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Pronounced zuh-LEE-uh /zəˈliː.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Z- respelling of Aaliyah, from the Arabic Aaliya, 'exalted; lofty; high; sublime' (feminine of Ali). The doubled-a spelling gives it a modern flourish.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern spin on Aaliyah: Zaaliyah means 'exalted; lofty' (said 'zuh-LEE-uh'). Elegant and current.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA Z- respelling of Aaliyah, from the Arabic Aaliya, 'exalted; lofty; high; sublime' (feminine of Ali). The doubled-a spelling gives it a modern flourish.
U.S. rank (2025)#10896 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620122025

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

Zaaliyah is a Z- form of Aaliyah, from the Arabic Aaliya, 'exalted; lofty; high; sublime.' It keeps the classic's uplift with a modern twist — rare in the U.S. (said 'zuh-LEE-uh').

It appears only rarely, beside the popular Aaliyah. Rare, uplifting at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Zaaliyah respells Aaliyah — the Arabic for 'exalted; lofty; sublime' — with a Z- opening, a fresh flourish on a beloved name (said 'zuh-LEE-uh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Zaaliyah — Aaliyah variant; Arabic 'exalted; lofty'

Variations

AaliyahZaliyahZaaliya

Nicknames

ZaaliLia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaaliyah mean?

Zaaliyah is a form of Aaliyah, Arabic for 'exalted; lofty; sublime.'

How do you pronounce Zaaliyah?

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

Is Zaaliyah a boy or girl name?

Zaaliyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Zaaliyah?

Zaaliyah is a rare name in the U.S.

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