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Aaliyah Girl

Popularity: #93 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LEE-yah / əˈliːjə

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: exalted, noble; Hebrew: to ascend

Historical & Cultural Background

Aaliyah is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim communities. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century, partly due to the influence of the late R&B singer Aaliyah Haughton. The name reflects a sense of elevation and nobility, resonating with cultural values in various societies. It has also been embraced in Hebrew-speaking communities, where it carries a meaning related to ascent.

Trend Summary

Aaliyah has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States since the late 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Aliyah
  • Aaliyyah

International Variants

  • Aliya (Arabic)
  • Aaliyah (English)

Famous people named Aaliyah

Aaliyah Haughton was an American singer and actress known for her influential role in R&B music during the 1990s.

Aaliyah Ali is a notable figure in contemporary dance, recognized for her innovative choreography.

Fictional characters named Aaliyah

Aaliyah is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy XIV', known for her role in the storyline.

Aaliyah is featured in the book series 'The Chronicles of Narnia' as a minor character who aids the protagonists.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aaliyah was first seen in the United States in 1976. Aaliyah has ranked as high as #115 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Aaliyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aaliyah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 463
18%
TX 368
14%
FL 212
8%
NY 170
7%
GA 103
4%
IL 96
4%
PA 77
3%
WA 77
3%
NC 73
3%
AZ 71
3%
NJ 61
2%
OH 59
2%
VA 56
2%
MD 54
2%
TN 51
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
197618
197740
197846
197938
198039
198128
198228
198320
198421
198510
198618
198714
198817
198914
199012
199116
199225
199322
19941,451
19951,256
1996831
19971,739
19981,399
19991,088
20001,496
20013,352
20024,779
20033,673
20043,492
20053,459
20063,745
20073,960
20084,045
20094,378
20104,672
20115,127
20125,522
20135,245
20144,899
20154,878
20164,656
20174,195
20183,844
20193,672
20203,578
20213,613
20223,284
20232,857
20242,703