Holding steady.
Popularity of Aaliyha since 1994
Babies named Aaliyha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 254 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aaliyha is a phonetic variant of the more common Aaliyah, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'exalted' or 'high'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, reflecting a broader trend of creative spellings in the 1990s. The name saw its highest usage in 2002, aligning with the peak popularity of the Aaliyah spelling. Since then, its usage has remained stable but infrequent, with no rank in the top 1000 names. The variant is almost exclusively given to girls. Given its low frequency, Aaliyha offers a distinctive alternative to the more widely used Aaliyah, while retaining the same elegant sound and cultural resonance.
Aaliyha is a modern respelling of the Arabic name Aaliyah, which derives from the root 'alā (to be high, exalted). The name is related to the masculine form Ali and carries connotations of elevation and nobility. It has been used in various forms across the Muslim world and gained visibility in English-speaking countries through celebrity influence in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lee, Yaya
Sibling names for Aaliyha
Names that share Aaliyha's style, for a brother or sister.
