Alia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Alia means 'exalted' or 'noble'.
Meaning of the Name Alia
Alia is a feminine given name with Arabic origins. It is derived from the Arabic word 'ali', which means 'exalted' or 'noble'. The name Alia is often associated with qualities of grace, elegance, and intelligence. It is a popular name among Muslim families, but it is also used in other cultures around the world.
Popularity of the Name Alia
The popularity for the name Alia peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 554 births, which ranked number 1,063 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Alia had the most female births in 2019 with 554, which ranked number 550 out of 17,997 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Alia has increased sharply over the last ten years from 363 births to 508 births, an increase of 39.94%. Among females, Alia has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 363 births to 508 births, an increase of 39.94%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alia
- 20 Year Trend of Alia: 88.85%
- 10 Year Trend of Alia: 39.94%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Alia: 39.94%
Popularity of Alia by State
Among females, Alia was most popular in Western states with 137 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 115 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Alia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 622 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 115 | 300 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 477 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 740 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 576 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 604 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 676 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 750 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 670 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 389 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 414 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 438 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 938 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 955 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 78 | 439 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 525 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 638 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 680 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 809 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Alia
- Total Births of Alia: 525 (3.42%)
- Female Births of Alia: 525 (3.42%)
Given the upward trend of Alia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.42% increase in total births, for a total of 525 births in 2024. For Females, births for Alia have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 525 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.42%.