High, exalted, or sublime
Alija is a variant of the Arabic name Ali or the Hebrew name Aliyah. It conveys a sense of rising or being elevated in status or spirit. While rare in the United States, it is used across various cultures in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Less common today
Alija isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,897 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990โpresent (SSA data).
First President of Bosnia and Herzegovina
