High, exalted, or sublime
Jaaliyah is a modern American variation of the Arabic name Aliyah. It carries the meaning of ascending or rising to a high social or spiritual status. The prefix 'Ja-' is a contemporary stylistic addition common in African American naming traditions.
About 10 girls were named Jaaliyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
