High, exalted, or sublime
In Arabic, the name signifies high social standing or spiritual loftiness. It is also a variant of the Hebrew name Aliyah, which refers to the act of immigrating to Israel, literally meaning 'ascent'.
About 330 girls were named Aliya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic gold medalist gymnast
Kazakhstani businesswoman and film producer
Soviet sniper and Hero of the Soviet Union
The same feel as Aliya — far less common.
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