Aliya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Exalted or noble
Meaning of the Name Aliya
Aliya is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'ali', meaning 'exalted' or 'noble'. In Islamic culture, Aliya is often used as a name to honor and show respect for Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. The name carries a sense of dignity and honor, reflecting the qualities associated with the Islamic faith.
Popularity of the Name Aliya
The popularity for the name Aliya peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 483 births, which ranked number 1,139 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Aliya had the most female births in 2012 with 483, which ranked number 598 out of 19,523 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Aliya has declined sharply over the last ten years from 483 births to 330 births, a decline of -31.68%. Among females, Aliya has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 483 births to 330 births, a decline of -31.68%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aliya
- 20 Year Trend of Aliya: 0.92%
- 10 Year Trend of Aliya: -31.68%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Aliya: -31.68%
Popularity of Aliya by State
Among females, Aliya was most popular in Northeastern states with 71 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 45 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Aliya. 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 | 6 | 920 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 833 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 728 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 175 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 545 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 628 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 515 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 495 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 342 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1273 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 380 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 740 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 955 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 1358 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 565 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 586 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Aliya
- Total Births of Aliya: 318 (-3.74%)
- Female Births of Aliya: 318 (-3.74%)
Given the downward trend of Aliya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.74% decrease in total births, for a total of 318 births in 2024. For Females, births for Aliya have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 318 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.74%.