Declining since 2001, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Alliyah since 1994
Babies named Alliyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 804 |
| 2000s | 1,373 |
| 2010s | 713 |
| 2020s | 123 |
Meaning & origin
Alliyah is a modern English spelling variant of the Arabic name Aliyah, which carries the meaning of 'exalted' or 'sublime'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994 and experienced a rise in popularity, reaching its peak rank in 2002. Since then, its usage has been steadily declining, falling to 6,325th in 2025 with an occurrence rate of about 1 in 89,293 newborns. The name is largely concentrated in states with diverse populations, though top state data is unavailable. Alliyah fits a broader trend of names with the -iyah suffix, which became fashionable in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Parents drawn to its melodic sound and spiritual undertone may also consider similar names like Aliyah or Aaliyah.
Alliyah is a variant of the Arabic name Aliyah, derived from the root 'aly, meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime'. It is related to the masculine name Ali and shares its connotation of loftiness. The name entered English usage in the late 20th century, following the pattern of names like Aaliyah and Aliyah.
“Alliyah” around the world
Where Alliyah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Leah, Ali
Sibling names for Alliyah
Names that share Alliyah's style, for a brother or sister.
