Aaliyah is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #85 in 2023 with 2,857 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 5,522 births ranking #36. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 243.8%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 561 girls born was named Aaliyah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.