High, exalted, or to ascend
Alyiah is a variant of the Arabic name Aliyah, which signifies high social standing or a spiritual ascent. It is also closely related to the Hebrew term 'Aliyah,' referring to the immigration of Jews to the Land of Israel. The name conveys a sense of rising above or reaching a lofty status.
Less common today
Alyiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,775 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
