Aliyah is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #141 in 2012 with 2,263 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 2,301 births ranking #133. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 235.3%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 778 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.