High, exalted, or noble
Aliyana is a modern elaboration of the name Aliyah or Aliana. It shares roots with the Arabic 'Ali', meaning high or sublime, and the Hebrew 'Aliyah', meaning to ascend. The suffix '-ana' adds a melodic, feminine flair common in contemporary American naming.
Less common today
Aliyana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,256 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
