Alia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alia?
Alia is spelled A-L-I-A. The name has 4 letters.
Alia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Alia may derive from the Arabic word meaning “exalted” or “high-ranking.”
- Origin
- Alia is commonly associated with Arabic origins, often used in Muslim-majority cultures.
- Pronunciation
- AH-lee-ah · 3 syllables
Alia Popularity in 2025
Rank#587
Recorded Births499
- Girls usage fell 27 places to #587 and recorded 43 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alia Mean?
Alia may derive from the Arabic word meaning “exalted” or “high-ranking.”
Origin: Alia is commonly associated with Arabic origins, often used in Muslim-majority cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Alia?
PronunciationAH-lee-ah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Alia?
- History
- The name Alia appears in various records within Arabic-speaking regions.
Alia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 499 | #587 |
| 2024 | Girls | 542 | #560 |
| 2023 | Girls | 545 | #556 |
| 2022 | Girls | 511 | #585 |
| 2021 | Girls | 505 | #594 |
| 2020 | Girls | 510 | #577 |
| 2019 | Girls | 555 | #550 |
| 2018 | Girls | 450 | #655 |
| 2017 | Girls | 461 | #637 |
| 2016 | Girls | 450 | #651 |
| 2015 | Girls | 472 | #612 |
| 2014 | Girls | 384 | #729 |
| 2013 | Girls | 381 | #724 |
| 2012 | Girls | 363 | #764 |
| 2011 | Girls | 380 | #727 |
| 2010 | Girls | 384 | #729 |
| 2009 | Girls | 368 | #771 |
| 2008 | Girls | 294 | #929 |
| 2007 | Girls | 264 | #1,001 |
| 2006 | Girls | 287 | #921 |
| 2005 | Girls | 252 | #970 |
| 2004 | Girls | 300 | #828 |
| 2003 | Girls | 275 | #878 |
| 2002 | Girls | 269 | #856 |
When Was Alia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Girls
555 recorded births
National rank #550
2023 · Girls
545 recorded births
National rank #556
2024 · Girls
542 recorded births
National rank #560
2022 · Girls
511 recorded births
National rank #585
Where Alia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #268 | 12 |
| NY | #367 | 46 |
| NV | #374 | 7 |
| TX | #386 | 87 |
| NJ | #390 | 20 |
| CA | #413 | 80 |
| IL | #436 | 24 |
| VA | #484 | 16 |