"Exalted; sublime; high in status. A variant spelling of Aaliyah, the Arabic feminine name meaning one who is elevated above others in honor and character."
Aalyia
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Aalyia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 5 babies have been named Aalyia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aalyia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,696 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,696
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Muslim Swahili
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Aalyia
Aalyia is a girl name with Arabic, Muslim, and Swahili origins . The name means "Exalted; sublime; high in status. A variant spelling of Aaliyah, the Arabic feminine name meaning one who is elevated above others in honor and character." in Arabic .
Aalyia is currently ranked #48,696 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aalyia include Aal, Aaly, Aay, Aaie, and Aalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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