Aliyah
Meaning of Aliyah
Aliyah is a lovely female name with roots in Arabic and Hebrew cultures. It's pronounced as ah-LIE-uh in English, while the Arabic and Hebrew pronunciation is ah-LEE-yah. This soft-sounding name has been consistently popular in the U.S., ranking within the top 250 names since 1999. In fact, its popularity peaked at rank 133 in 2011 with over 2,300 babies given this charming name that year. There's also a variation of Aliyah spelled as Aaliyah, providing another beautiful option for parents who are considering this name. Whether you're drawn to its melodious sound or its multicultural appeal, Aliyah could be an excellent choice for your baby girl.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as ah-LEE-yah (/a.li.ˈja/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as ah-LEE-yah (/æ.li.ˈjæ/)
American English
- Pronunced as ah-LIE-uh (/əˈlaɪə/)
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Notable People Named Aliyah
| Aliyah Boston is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA, known for her prowess as a power forward and center, and was named the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year. |
| Nhooph Al-Areebi, also known as Aliyah, is a Canadian professional wrestler who gained fame during her time in WWE and holds the record for the fastest victory in WWE history. |
| Aliyah Saleem - Aaliyah Saleem is a British secular education campaigner, writer, and co-founder of advocacy group Faith to Faithless, known for her work as an ex-Muslim atheist, feminist, and humanist activist. |
| Aliyah bint al-Mansur was an 8th-century Abbasid princess with a unique lineage, being the daughter of the second Abbasid caliph al-Mansur and the half-sister of the third Abbasid caliph al-Mahdi. |
