High, exalted, or sublime
Aaleiyah is a modern phonetic variant of the Arabic name Aliyah. It signifies high social standing or a spiritual loftiness, often interpreted as 'sublime' or 'exalted'. While the traditional spelling is more common, this version adds a unique visual flair popular in contemporary American naming.
Less common today
Aaleiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,826 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).