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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
