Girl name
Aliah name meaning
“high, exalted”
Aliah is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic ‘āliyah, meaning high or exalted. It is understood as a possible spelling of Aliyah. The connection with Aliyah explains the proposed Arabic origin of Aliah and its association with the meaning high or exalted.
What does Aliah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Aliah
Possibly a spelling of Aliyah, from Arabic ‘āliyah, meaning high or exalted.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Aliah in Islam and the Quran
Aliah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (عالية) does, for example in QS Al-Haqqah [69]: 22 and QS Al-Gasyiyah [88]: 10.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Aliah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Aliah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Aliah: high, exalted
- Nasihah: woman who gives counsel
- Fitriyah: natural, belonging to innate nature
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Meaning of each word
- Aliah: high, exalted
- Humairah: reddish, lightly rosy
- Ulfiah: closeness and friendship
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Aliah Yasmin
Meaning of each word
- Aliah: high, exalted
- Yasmin: jasmine flower
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Meaning of each word
- Fathia: associated with victory
- Aliah: high, exalted
- Nurfitri: light of innate purity
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Aliah Zara
Meaning of each word
- Aliah: high, exalted
- Zara: flower; radiant
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Meaning of each word
- Aliah: high, exalted
- Masturoh: covered, concealed from view
- Balqis: name of the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition
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How to pronounce Aliah
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aliah/ |
| Arabic script | عالية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦶꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜᮤᮃᮂ |
Is Aliah a girl’s name?
Yes, Aliah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Aliah ranks #1,383 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Aliah
- Aliyah♀Exalted, elevated in rank
- Alfiah♀A thousand
- Alia♀High, elevated in rank
- Asiah♀One who cares for or comforts
- Afiah♀Health and well-being
- Alifah♀Warm and companionable
- Atiah♀A gift, a bestowal
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Asih♀Affection and caring
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Diah♀Young woman
- Dyah♀An honorific for young people
- Andi♂♀An honorific of nobility
- Mulyani♀Noble, of high worth
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Maharani♀Great queen, queen consort
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Agustin♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Mulia♂♀Exalted and esteemed
- Mulyana♂♀Noble and dignified
Famous people named Aliah
- Al Aliah · b. 1960
- Aliah Lestari Sayuti · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Aliah
What is the meaning of Aliah?
Aliah means high, exalted. Possibly a spelling of Aliyah, from Arabic ‘āliyah, meaning high or exalted.
Is Aliah a girl’s name?
Yes, Aliah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Aliah?
Aliah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Aliah in the Quran?
Aliah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (عالية) does, for example in QS Al-Haqqah [69]: 22 and QS Al-Gasyiyah [88]: 10.
How many syllables does Aliah have?
Aliah has 3 syllables (A-li-ah) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Aliah?
Aliah ranks #1,383 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Aliah?
Some ideas: Aliah Nasihah Fitriyah; Aliah Humairah Ulfiah; Aliah Yasmin.
Famous people named Aliah?
Notable people named Aliah include Al Aliah, Aliah Lestari Sayuti.
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