Alia is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #727 in 2011 with 380 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 555 births ranking #550. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 82.7%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 4,628 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.