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Aaliyah name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Aaliyah mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Aaliyah
User Submitted Origins
Arabic
40%
English
31%
Spanish
22%
Hebrew
3%
American
2%
Indian (Sanskrit)
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 2 people from California, U.S., the name Aaliyah is of Arabic origin and means "The highest most exalted one, the best".
- A user from Maryland, U.S. says the name Aaliyah is of Arabic origin and means "Most exalted one".
- A user from the United States says the name Aaliyah is of Hebrew origin and means "Aaliyah is a variation of the name Alyiah which means 'rising' or 'going up' in Hebrew. It means 'exalted or lofty' in Arabic".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Aaliyah means "The name Aaliyah means princess, exalted & brave in Arabic".
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Aaliyah is of Arabic origin and means "Most Exalted".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Aaliyah means "The name 'Aaliyah' means exalted in Arabic".
- A submission from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Aaliyah means "Exalted or lofty" and is of Arabic origin.
- 2 people from the United Kingdom and the United States agree the name Aaliyah is of English / Arabic origin and means "Gift of God".
- A user from Georgia, U.S. says the name Aaliyah is of English origin and means "Faith, loving,caring,helpful,gift from god intelieget".
- 2 people from Jamaica and the United States agree the name Aaliyah is of Arabic origin and means "God bible".
- According to 2 people from Virginia, U.S., the name Aaliyah is of Arabic origin and means "Day & night".
- According to 2 people from Georgia, U.S., the name Aaliyah is of English origin and means "Unique".
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Wiktionary
Popularized by American singer Aaliyah Haughton (1979-2001). Transliteration of Arabic عَالِيَة (ʿāliya).
- A female given name from Arabic.
Notable Persons Named Aaliyah
Notable Persons Named Aaliyah
Aaliyah
Aaliyah was a recording artist, dancer, actress, and model. She holds the title If Your Girl Only Knew" and Are You That Somebody?". Aaliyah was given the name Aaliyah Dana Haughton on January 16th, 1979 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. She left this life on August 25th, 2001.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Aaliyah
Notable Persons With the Last Name Aaliyah
Aaliyah
Aaliyah was a recording artist, dancer, actress, and model. She holds the title If Your Girl Only Knew" and Are You That Somebody?". Aaliyah was given the name Aaliyah Dana Haughton on January 16th, 1979 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. She left this life on August 25th, 2001.
Fun Facts about the name Aaliyah
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| #2 | Names Inspired by Musicians |
| #17 | Modern Girl Names |