Alliyah

Alliyah 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 15 girls in the United States.

Alliyah at a glance

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

About the name Alliyah

Alliyah 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, Alliyah first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1169 in 1995, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 2,995 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alliyah in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#1169 in 1995
Peak year
2002
Babies named Alliyah in 2024
15
Total since 1880
2,995

Alliyah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1176 in 1997
Babies named Alliyah in 2024
3
Total since 1996
222

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alliyah mean?

The meaning of Alliyah 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 Alliyah a boy or girl name?

Alliyah is a girl name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alliyah?

Alliyah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alliyah?

Alliyah first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #1169 in 1995, and 15 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].