Aliah

Aliah 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 186 girls in the United States.

Aliah at a glance

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

About the name Aliah

Aliah 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, Aliah first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1007 in 2015, and in 2024 186 babies received the name — 5,635 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aliah in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#1007 in 2015
Peak year
2015
Babies named Aliah in 2024
186
Total since 1880
5,635

Aliah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1690 in 2005
Babies named Aliah in 2025
8
Total since 1996
187

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aliah mean?

The meaning of Aliah 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 Aliah a boy or girl name?

Aliah is a girl name. In 2024, 186 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aliah?

Aliah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Aliah?

Aliah first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #1007 in 2015, and 186 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].