Aliyah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aliyah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aliyah?
Aliyah is spelled A-L-I-Y-A-H. The name has 6 letters.
Aliyah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Aliyah derives from the Hebrew word meaning “ascent” or “to ascend.”
- Origin
- Aliyah is linked to Hebrew linguistic roots, where the term refers to the act of ascent in a spiritual or physical context.
- Pronunciation
- ah-LEE-yah · 3 syllables
Aliyah Popularity in 2025
Rank#263
Recorded Births1,188
- Girls usage fell 26 places to #263 and recorded 126 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 Aliyah Mean?
Aliyah derives from the Hebrew word meaning “ascent” or “to ascend.”
Origin: Aliyah is linked to Hebrew linguistic roots, where the term refers to the act of ascent in a spiritual or physical context.
How Do You Pronounce Aliyah?
Pronunciationah-LEE-yah
Syllables3
Aliyah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,188 | #263 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,314 | #237 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,352 | #220 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,308 | #233 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,441 | #208 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,532 | #188 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,678 | #173 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,777 | #161 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,915 | #154 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,008 | #155 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,974 | #164 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5 | #12,086 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,971 | #167 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,115 | #148 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,265 | #140 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,301 | #133 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,163 | #143 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,991 | #158 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,754 | #191 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,611 | #213 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,452 | #235 |
When Was Aliyah 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.
2011 · Girls
2,301 recorded births
National rank #133
2012 · Girls
2,265 recorded births
National rank #140
2010 · Girls
2,163 recorded births
National rank #143
2013 · Girls
2,115 recorded births
National rank #148
Where Aliyah 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #133 | 18 |
| DE | #167 | 5 |
| AZ | #172 | 37 |
| CA | #179 | 181 |
| FL | #179 | 99 |
| TX | #200 | 168 |
| MD | #201 | 25 |
| WA | #207 | 35 |