Alia is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #747 in 2025 with 49 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 92 births ranking #475. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 53.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 5,169 girls born was named Alia. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Alia is a compact, elegant Arabic name meaning high or exalted. It feels refined, bright, and quietly strong.
The name has long-standing use across Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities and has also travelled smoothly into wider international naming. Its brevity is a big part of its appeal.