High, exalted, or sublime
Aailyah is a rare spelling variant of the Arabic name Aaliyah. It signifies high social standing or a spiritual sense of being exalted and sublime. The name gained significant popularity in the West due to the influence of the late R&B singer Aaliyah.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Aailyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential R&B singer and actress known as the Princess of R&B
