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GirlArabic#60 in 2025

Aaliyah

Aaliyah is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “exalted, sublime, highest social standing.” It ranked #60 in the United States in 2025.

pronunciation

ah-LEE-yah

meaning & origin

The name Aaliyah means “exalted, sublime, highest social standing.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.

A name with deep roots in Arabic culture signifying loftiness and nobility. It rose to widespread popularity in the United States largely through the influence of the R&B singer Aaliyah Dana Haughton.

popularity over time

#51
2020
#54
2021
#55
2022
#57
2023
#60
2024
YearRank
2024#60
2023#57
2022#55
2021#54
2020#51

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

famous people named Aaliyah

  • Aaliyah Dana Haughton (singer)
  • Aaliyah Hadid (model)

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