Meaning: Exalted; sublime
The story
Aaliyah is a feminine Arabic name expressing height and exaltation. Its open vowels soften a meaning with a sense of dignity.
Nicknames
- Lia
- Liyah
- Ali
Spellings & variants
- Aliyah
- Aliya
- Alia
- Aleah
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
- Modern
- Soft
- Works everywhere
Origins
Aaliyah comes from Arabic.
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