Aliah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Aliah means 'to ascend' or 'exalted'.
Meaning of the Name Aliah
Aliah is a name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'aliyah', which means 'to ascend' or 'to go up'. In Hebrew, the name Aliah can also mean 'exalted' or 'supreme'. It is often associated with spirituality and a strong connection to a higher power. Aliah is a beautiful and meaningful name with a deep spiritual significance.
Popularity of the Name Aliah
The popularity for the name Aliah peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 266 births, which ranked number 1,850 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Aliah had the most female births in 2015 with 266, which ranked number 1,007 out of 19,116 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Aliah has remained flat over the last ten years from 221 births to 219 births, a decline of -0.90%. Among females, Aliah has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 221 births to 219 births, a decline of -0.90%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aliah
- 20 Year Trend of Aliah: 56.43%
- 10 Year Trend of Aliah: -0.90%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Aliah: -0.90%
Popularity of Aliah by State
Among females, Aliah was most popular in Western states with 50 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 42 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Aliah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 775 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 627 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 808 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1171 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 968 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 595 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 794 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 937 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 791 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Aliah
- Total Births of Aliah: 219 (-0.09%)
- Female Births of Aliah: 219 (-0.09%)
Given the downward trend of Aliah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.09% decrease in total births, for a total of 219 births in 2024. For Females, births for Aliah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 219 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.09%.