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Aliyah Girl

Popularity: #223 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LEE-yah / əˈliːjə

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: exalted, noble; Hebrew: to ascend

Historical & Cultural Background

Aliyah is derived from the Arabic word 'عَلِيَة' (aliyah), meaning 'exalted' or 'noble'. In Hebrew, it refers to the act of ascending, particularly in a religious context. The name has been popular in various cultures, especially among Arabic-speaking and Jewish communities. It has gained popularity in Western countries in recent decades, often reflecting a blend of cultural influences.

Trend Summary

Aliyah has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Aaliyah
  • Aleah
  • Aliya

International Variants

  • Aliya (Arabic)
  • Aaliyah (Arabic)
  • Alia (Arabic)
  • Alija (Slavic)

Famous people named Aliyah

Aliyah Boston is an American basketball player recognized for her achievements in college basketball.

Aliyah K. is a social media influencer known for her lifestyle and fashion content.

Aliyah M. is a prominent activist advocating for social justice and equality.

Fictional characters named Aliyah

Aliyah is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Valhalla', known for her role in the storyline.

Aliyah is a character in the animated series 'The Legend of Korra', serving as a supporting character.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aliyah was first seen in the United States in 1971. Aliyah has ranked as high as #293 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Aliyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aliyah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 231
18%
TX 190
15%
FL 94
7%
NY 70
6%
IL 40
3%
NC 39
3%
GA 36
3%
OH 36
3%
NJ 35
3%
PA 33
3%
WA 32
3%
VA 31
2%
AZ 25
2%
MD 23
2%
IN 21
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19715
19736
19749
19766
19777
19786
197913
198023
198126
198221
198328
198431
198527
198631
198732
198838
198926
199045
199148
199256
199366
1994732
1995785
1996675
1997897
1998878
1999867
20001,116
20011,411
20021,607
20031,392
20041,529
20051,462
20061,452
20071,611
20081,754
20091,991
20102,163
20112,301
20122,263
20132,115
20141,971
20151,972
20162,008
20171,915
20181,777
20191,677
20201,530
20211,440
20221,308
20231,351
20241,311