Aaliya vs Ilah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaliya

Girl #3,145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, sublime, lofty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic South Asian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,145
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lee, Lia

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aaliya Rank #3,145
Ilah Rank #2,968

Ilah is more popular, ranked #2968 vs #3145 for Aaliya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aaliya ___

  • Aaliya Rose
  • Aaliya Simone
  • Aaliya Jade
  • Aaliya Marie
  • Aaliya Renee
  • Aaliya Nicole

Ilah ___

  • Ilah Rose
  • Ilah Grace
  • Ilah Jane
  • Ilah Marie
  • Ilah Faith
  • Ilah Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

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Zara Nora Eli Jasper Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaliya or Ilah more popular?

Ilah is more popular, ranked #2968 compared to Aaliya at #3145 in the United States.

What do Aaliya and Ilah mean?

Aaliya means "exalted, sublime, lofty" (Arabic origin). Ilah means "divine, goddess" (Arabic origin).

Are Aaliya and Ilah boy or girl names?

Aaliya is primarily a girl name. Ilah is primarily a girl name.

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