Aliyah
Pronunciation: [ uhl-EE-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aliyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 43 babies have been named Aliyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aliyah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,770 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,770
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Aliyah
Aliyah is a boy name .
Is Aliyah a boy or girl name? Aliyah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,770 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #237. Aliyah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Aliyah is currently ranked #26,770 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aliyah include Ali, Aliy, Aly, Alie, and Alikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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