Aaliyah

Meaning of Aaliyah

This name means 'high', 'exalted', or 'sublime'. It suggests someone who is noble and has high aspirations.

Aaliyah has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Aaliyah

Aaliyah has held fairly steady, sitting around #101 in 2025 after peaking at #36 in 2012.

Notable people named Aaliyah

• Aaliyah
  Grammy-winning R&B singer
• Aaliyah Brown
  Singer, member of Little Mix
• Aaliyah Mendes
  Singer, sister of Shawn Mendes
• Aaliyah Kiers
  Dutch footballer
• Aaliyah Cole
  American reality TV personality

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Questions about the name Aaliyah

What does the name Aaliyah mean?

Aaliyah means this name means 'high', 'exalted', or 'sublime'. it suggests someone who is noble and has high aspirations, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Aaliyah a boy's or a girl's name?

Aaliyah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Aaliyah?

In 2025, Aaliyah ranked #101 for girls, down from #93 the year before.

When was Aaliyah most popular?

Aaliyah peaked at #36 in 2012.