Alia
Alia is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “exalted, sublime.” It ranked #587 in the United States in 2025. A variant of Aaliyah, this name carries the same Arabic meaning of height and exaltation.
how do you pronounce Alia?
AH-lee-ah
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what does Alia mean?
The name Alia means “exalted, sublime.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
A variant of Aaliyah, this name carries the same Arabic meaning of height and exaltation. It is used across Arabic-speaking, Persian, and South Asian Muslim communities. Alia is also a major character in Frank Herbert's Dune saga.
where does the name Alia come from?
Wiktionary traces Alia to Arabic, describing it as the feminine form of Ali. Wikipedia separately treats Alia (and the variant Aleah) as variations of Aaliyah, of Arabic origin, meaning "high" or "exalted" — close to the table's exalted/sublime gloss.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #587 |
| 2024 | #560 |
| 2023 | #556 |
| 2022 | #585 |
| 2021 | #594 |
| 2020 | #577 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Alia?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Alia?
- Alia Bhatt (actress)
- Alia Atreides (Dune character)
what names are similar to Alia?
what names go well with Alia?
Sibling names that share Alia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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