Aliyah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-LEE-uh · 3 syllables
Aliyah means “ascent”, from Arabic and Hebrew.
Ultimately from Hebrew \ (aliya, “ascent”)
- Meaning
- ascent
- Origin
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEE-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #263
- US babies a year
- about 1,321 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Aliyah?
Aliyah was the #263 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,188 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 38% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #263 |
| England & Wales | #327 |
| Scotland | #429 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #588 |
| France | #122 |
| Canada | #234 |
| Australia | #239 |
How old are people named Aliyah?
Half of US adults named Aliyah are older than 24; most are between 18 and 32. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Aliyah
What does the name Aliyah mean?
Aliyah means “ascent”. It comes from Arabic and Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Aliyah?
Aliyah is pronounced uh-LEE-uh.
How popular is the name Aliyah?
Aliyah was the #263 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,188 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 38% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Aliyah?
Half of US adults named Aliyah are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 32.