Aliyah is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #345 in 2025 with 125 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 284 births ranking #174. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 104.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,026 girls born was named Aliyah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Aliyah is a graceful name that is widely linked with exalted or elevated meanings. It feels spiritual, elegant, and very current.
The name has grown strongly across different communities because it works beautifully in both sound and meaning. Its modern use is shaped by more than one linguistic route, which adds richness but also some overlap.