Aliya
عاليةHigh; elevated
Girl namesMeaning of Aliya
High; elevated
About the name Aliya
Aliya is the feminine form related to ʿālī, “high” or “exalted.” Aliya, Alia and Aaliyah are transliteration variants whose pronunciation can differ by language.
At a glance
- Usage
- Girl names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- ع
- Arabic letters
- 5
- Pronunciation guide
- AA-lee-ya
- Other spellings
- Alia · Aaliyah
How to write and say Aliya
- In Arabic
- عالية
- In Latin letters
- Aliya
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Aliya?
- Its meaning can be explained while allowing for spelling and pronunciation differences across languages.
- Check the Latin form used in your country before registration.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · عالية ↗Questions about Aliya
What does Aliya mean?
High; elevated
How do you write Aliya in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are عالية in Arabic and Aliya in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Aliya?
Our recorded alternatives are Alia · Aaliyah. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Aliya pronounced?
Our approximate guide is AA-lee-ya. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
What does Aliya mean?
Aliya is the feminine form related to ʿālī, “high” or “exalted.” Aliya, Alia and Aaliyah are transliteration variants whose pronunciation can differ by language.