High, exalted, or ascending
Alaijah is a modern American phonetic variant of the Hebrew name Elijah or the Arabic name Aliyah. It combines the 'Al-' prefix, often associated with loftiness or the divine, with a rhythmic ending popular in contemporary naming trends.
About 12 girls were named Alaijah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
