Alia is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #655 in 2018 with 450 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 555 births ranking #550. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 116.3%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 3,779 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.