Aaliyah is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #12234 in 2023 with 5 recorded births. This places Aaliyah in the bottom 14% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 12 births ranking #6604. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 341,710 boys born was named Aaliyah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Aaliyah is a graceful Arabic name meaning high or exalted. It feels elegant, modern, and widely loved across cultures.
The name became especially visible internationally in recent decades and has remained popular because of its softness and strong meaning. Its appeal bridges tradition and contemporary style very naturally.