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Aliya: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Aliya · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Aliya: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Exalted, sublime»

Gender

Girl

Origin

Arabic

Popularity

67 out of 100

Where Aliya is popular

  • RussiaPopular

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Aliya

Aliya is a girl's name with Arabic roots, traditionally understood to mean "Exalted, sublime." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Aliya, Aliya runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Aliya is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Алия.

Today Aliya is a steadily chosen option, scoring 67 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .

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Variants & Related Spellings

Алия

FAQ

What does the name Aliya mean?+

The name Aliya means "Exalted, sublime".

What is the origin of the name Aliya?+

Aliya is a name of Arabic origin.

Is Aliya a girl or boy name?+

Aliya is traditionally a girl name.

How do you pronounce Aliya?+

Aliya is pronounced Aliya (2 syllables).

Is Aliya a popular name?+

Aliya is a steadily chosen option, scoring 67 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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