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SHAHR-luht
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Alia
GirlArabic, Hebrew· “exalted, lofty”
- Meaning
- exalted, lofty
- Origin
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AH-lee-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #587
- US babies 2025
- 499
- Best rank
- #550 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Alia
Alia is an Arabic and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “exalted, lofty”.
Alia has more than one source. In Arabic, Aliya or Alia means "exalted," "lofty" or "high," from the same root as the name Ali. In Hebrew, aliyah means "ascent" and refers to going up to read from the Torah or to moving to Israel. Because the sounds overlap, the name is used in many cultures, and spellings include Aliya, Aaliyah and Aliyah. Queen Alia of Jordan, wife of King Hussein, is a royal bearer. Alia is short, soft and graceful, and it pairs easily with many middle names.
Popularity over time
Alia first appears in US Social Security records in 1915. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 30 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #550 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 555 babies. In 2025, 499 babies were named Alia, and it ranked #587 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,206 in 1980, #730 in 2000, #729 in 2010, and #587 in 2025. Of the 14,028 US girls named Alia since records began, 31% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 3,112 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Khaleesi, Nola, Zelda, Novah, and Jemma.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alia ranked highest in Connecticut, New York, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #269 | 12 |
| New York | #367 | 46 |
| Nevada | #375 | 7 |
| Texas | #386 | 87 |
| New Jersey | #390 | 20 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Alia is usually pronounced AH-lee-uh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Alia
A few middle names that flow with Alia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alia mean?
Alia is an Arabic and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “exalted, lofty”.
What is the origin of the name Alia?
Alia has Arabic and Hebrew roots. Alia has more than one source.
Is Alia a popular name?
Yes. Alia ranked #587 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Alia a boy or girl name?
Alia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Alia?
Alia is usually pronounced AH-lee-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings