Aliya Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aliya is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aliya?
Aliya is spelled A-L-I-Y-A. The name has 5 letters.
Aliya at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Aliya can derive from the Arabic root meaning “exalted” or “high.”
- Origin
- Aliya is commonly associated with Arabic origins and is used in various cultures influenced by the Arabic language and culture.
- Pronunciation
- ah-LEE-yah · 3 syllables
Aliya Popularity in 2025
Rank#823
Recorded Births330
- Girls usage rose 33 places to #823 and recorded 14 more 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 Aliya Mean?
Aliya can derive from the Arabic root meaning “exalted” or “high.”
Origin: Aliya is commonly associated with Arabic origins and is used in various cultures influenced by the Arabic language and culture.
How Do You Pronounce Aliya?
Pronunciationah-LEE-yah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Aliya?
- History
- The name Aliya has been used in several countries, reflecting its Arabic linguistic roots.
Aliya 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 | 330 | #823 |
| 2024 | Girls | 316 | #856 |
| 2023 | Girls | 310 | #862 |
| 2022 | Girls | 332 | #843 |
| 2021 | Girls | 362 | #783 |
| 2020 | Girls | 312 | #863 |
| 2019 | Girls | 304 | #886 |
| 2018 | Girls | 293 | #915 |
| 2017 | Girls | 287 | #923 |
| 2016 | Girls | 332 | #852 |
| 2015 | Girls | 293 | #928 |
| 2014 | Girls | 318 | #866 |
| 2013 | Girls | 358 | #760 |
| 2012 | Girls | 483 | #598 |
| 2011 | Girls | 432 | #657 |
| 2010 | Girls | 450 | #652 |
| 2009 | Girls | 452 | #655 |
| 2008 | Girls | 460 | #668 |
| 2007 | Girls | 395 | #738 |
| 2006 | Girls | 404 | #703 |
| 2005 | Girls | 396 | #698 |
| 2004 | Girls | 342 | #761 |
| 2003 | Girls | 323 | #769 |
| 2002 | Girls | 327 | #743 |
When Was Aliya 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.
2012 · Girls
483 recorded births
National rank #598
2008 · Girls
460 recorded births
National rank #668
2009 · Girls
452 recorded births
National rank #655
2010 · Girls
450 recorded births
National rank #652
Where Aliya 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #328 | 17 |
| NY | #403 | 43 |
| PA | #414 | 26 |
| IL | #436 | 24 |
| VA | #541 | 14 |
| AZ | #546 | 12 |
| OH | #668 | 14 |
| CA | #731 | 42 |