Alia

Alia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 540 girls in the United States.

Alia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alia

Alia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alia first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #550 in 2019, and in 2024 540 babies received the name — 13,526 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alia in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#550 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Alia in 2024
540
Total since 1880
13,526

Alia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#475 in 2016
Babies named Alia in 2025
49
Total since 1996
1,525

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alia mean?

The meaning of Alia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alia a boy or girl name?

Alia is a girl name. In 2024, 540 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alia?

Alia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alia?

Alia first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #550 in 2019, and 540 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].