High, exalted, or sublime
Aaleyah is a variant of the Arabic name Aliyah, which means 'to ascend' or 'exalted.' It carries a sense of spiritual or social elevation and is widely used across various cultures due to its melodic sound and positive connotations.
About 21 girls were named Aaleyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
