To ascend, high, or exalted
Derived from the Hebrew word meaning 'to ascend' or 'to go up.' In a religious context, it refers to the honor of being called to read from the Torah or the immigration of Jews to the Land of Israel. It is also related to the Arabic name Ali, meaning sublime or lofty.
About 1,188 girls were named Aliyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
R&B singer and actress known as the Princess of R&B
WNBA player and NCAA champion
Canadian television actress
Singer and contestant on The Voice
The same feel as Aliyah — far less common.
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