Girl name
Aliyah name meaning
“exalted, elevated in rank”
Aliyah is a feminine name meaning exalted or elevated in rank. In Indonesian naming, it generally comes from the Arabic word ʿāliyah. That source word is a feminine form meaning high or exalted, providing both the name's meaning and its connection with feminine usage.
What does Aliyah mean?
The ending -iyah often occurs in Indonesian spellings of Arabic-derived names, including Adawiyah, Alawiyah, and Badriyah. In some forms, it marks a grammatical relationship or association; the precise meaning depends on the underlying word. More girl names ending in -iyah →
Origin and cultural usage of Aliyah
In Indonesian naming, Aliyah generally comes from Arabic ʿāliyah. It is a feminine form 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.
Aliyah in Islam and the Quran
Aliyah 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 Aliyah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Aliyah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Aliyah: exalted, elevated in rank
- Fahma: understanding, comprehension
- Nurcahya: light, bright radiance
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Aliyah Najah Khairunnisa
Meaning of each word
- Aliyah: exalted, elevated in rank
- Najah: achievement of a goal, success
- Khairunnisa: the foremost of women
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Aliyah Maulida
Meaning of each word
- Aliyah: exalted, elevated in rank
- Maulida: birth, birthday
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Salimah Aliyah Nurhalimah
Meaning of each word
- Salimah: safe, healthy, sound
- Aliyah: exalted, elevated in rank
- Nurhalimah: light and gentleness
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Aliyah Mokhtar
Meaning of each word
- Aliyah: exalted, elevated in rank
- Mokhtar: the chosen one
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Meaning of each word
- Aliyah: exalted, elevated in rank
- Imani: relating to faith
- Nailah: one who achieves success
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How to pronounce Aliyah
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alijah/ |
| Arabic script | عالية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦶꦪꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜᮤᮚᮂ |
Is Aliyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Aliyah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Aliyah ranks #424 among girl names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Aliyah
- Aliya♀High, exalted, elevated in rank
- Aliah♀High, exalted
- Alwiyah♀Associated with Ali
- Alifah♀Warm and companionable
- Asiyah♀One who tends or consoles
- Aisyah♀Living, full of life
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Aisah♀Alive, living
- Alya♀Eminence, elevated rank
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 Aliyah
- Aliyah Faizah · b. 1993
- Aliyah Hamka · b. 1947
- Aliyah Mustika Ilham · b. 1969
- Aliyah Rasyid · b. 1940
- Aliyah · b. 1978
- Aliyah Qori Farharan · b. 1996
- Aliyah Rohali · b. 1999
- Hj. Aliyah Hamka
FAQ about the name Aliyah
What is the meaning of Aliyah?
Aliyah means exalted, elevated in rank. In Indonesian naming, Aliyah generally comes from Arabic ʿāliyah. It is a feminine form meaning high or exalted.
Is Aliyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Aliyah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Aliyah?
Aliyah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Aliyah in the Quran?
Aliyah 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 Aliyah have?
Aliyah has 3 syllables (A-li-yah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Aliyah?
Aliyah ranks #424 among girl names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Aliyah?
Some ideas: Aliyah Fahma Nurcahya; Aliyah Najah Khairunnisa; Aliyah Maulida.
Famous people named Aliyah?
Notable people named Aliyah include Aliyah Faizah, Aliyah Hamka, Aliyah Mustika Ilham.
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