Meaning: Loftiness; sky
The story
An Arabic name also used in Turkey, Indonesia, and Malaysia. TurkStat’s 2026 release places Alya first among girls born in Türkiye in 2025.
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
- Celestial
- Short
- Works everywhere
Origins
Alya comes from Arabic and Turkish.
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