High, exalted, or sublime
Alyia is a variant of the Arabic name Aliyah, which means 'high' or 'exalted.' It shares the same root as the Hebrew name Aliyah, which refers to the act of 'ascending' or immigrating to Israel. The name conveys a sense of spiritual or social elevation.
Less common today
Alyia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,863 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
