Aliyah

Rank 232nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Aliyah was 232nd most popular baby name for girls and 506th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,304 babies were named Aliyah in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,577 babies in the United States were named Aliyah. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Aliyah is around 15 years old.

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

Nicknames for Aliyah include Ali and Leah.

Aliyah Meaning & Origin

Aliyah is a Hebrew name which means "rising, ascension", often evoking the sentiment of spiritual growth or a intentional journey towards betterment.

The name Aliyah is described as energetic, spiritual and artistic.

Pronunciation

Aliyah is pronounced uh-lee-uh in English. The name Aliyah has 6 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Aliyah

  • The name Aliyah has been used in various works of fiction, including novels, movies, and TV series, underlining its popularity and widespread recognition.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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