Girl name guide

Aaliyah name meaning, origin and style

Aaliyah is a Arabic name commonly associated with exalted; high.

Origin

Arabic

Meaning

exalted; high

Say it

ah-LEE-yah

Choosing Aaliyah

A considered arabic choice with a clear sound and a distinct identity.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.