The nameAlia
Alia is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "exalted". It is simple and international.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Alia, or Aliyah, comes from the Arabic aliya, "high, exalted". In Hebrew aliyah means "ascent".
Origin
Arabic, with a Hebrew homonym.
History
Alia is used in the Arab world, in India and in English-speaking countries. In the United States it reached 550th in 2019. Alia Bhatt, the Indian actress, is a famous bearer.
Famous people named Alia
- Alia Bhatt, actress
- Alia Shawkat, actress
Popularity of the name Alia
Alia in the United States
Alia was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 4,280 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Alia. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Alia in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 522 births a year.
Alia in the United Kingdom
Alia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 705 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Alia. Half of all babies named Alia in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 62 births a year on average, against 80 in the five years before.
Alia in France
Sibling names for Alia
Names from the same generation as Alia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alia mean?
Alia, or Aliyah, comes from the Arabic aliya, "high, exalted". In Hebrew aliyah means "ascent".
What is the origin of the name Alia?
Arabic, with a Hebrew homonym.
Is Alia a girl's or a boy's name?
Alia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Alia?
In 2024, Alia was the 559th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 540 births.
What are good sibling names for Alia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Noor, Aya, Zainab and Aisha for a sister, Samir, Hamza, Hassan and Mohammad for a brother.
Who are famous people named Alia?
Alia Bhatt, actress; Alia Shawkat, actress.