Aliyah
a-li-yah
US Popularity:506
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:rising, ascending; exalted; supreme
Aliyah is a baby girl name of mixed origins. Meaning "rising" and "ascending" in Hebrew, the sky is sure to be the limit for baby Aliyah. This name also derives from the Arabic name Ali, translating to "supreme" and "exalted." Though there are few variants of this name, like Aaliyah, and Aleah, the name Aliyah soars across valleys and peaks in North America and Asia. In the Hebrew Bible, Aliyah is also used to describe the immigration of the Jews. It's believed that Aliyah was a moment of hope and faith for those traveling to Israel. With this name, baby Aliyah can feel inspired to rise above the ashes and climb life's biggest mountains.
Famous People Named Aliyah
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Aliyah KolfSinger
- Aliyah O'BrienActress
Aliyah Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Aliyah is currently #613 on The Bump
Girl:Aliyah is currently #258 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Aliyah is currently #506 in U.S. births
Girl:Aliyah is currently #174 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#506
in 2022
- 35
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Aliyah
Quranic Names, Aliyah, A Quranic Name for Girls
Abarim Publications, Aliah meaning
Quranic Names, Ali, A Quranic Name for Boys
Merriam-Webster, aliyah, noun
Britannica, aliyah, Judaism, October 2023
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