High, exalted, or sublime
Zaaliyah is a modern American elaboration of the Arabic name Aliyah. It carries the same root meaning of rising or ascending to a high social or spiritual status, with the 'Z' prefix added for a contemporary, rhythmic flair.
Less common today
Zaaliyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,389 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
