Aaliyah

Rank 69th Girl Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Aaliyah was 69th most popular baby name for girls and 190th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 3,270 babies were named Aaliyah in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,028 babies in the United States were named Aaliyah. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Aaliyah is around 14 years old.

The name "Aaliyah" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Aaliyah include Ali and Lia.

Aaliyah Meaning & Origin

Aaliyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin that means "exalted, noble, highest social standing", symbolizing strength, honor, and high aspirations.

The name Aaliyah is described as sophisticated, exotic and melodious.

Pronunciation

Aaliyah is pronounced ah-lee-uh in English. The name Aaliyah has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Aaliyah

  • The late R&B singer Aaliyah was referred to as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop", due to her impact on the music industry.

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Geography

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