Alia
Alia is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “High, exalted, sublime”.
| Meaning | High, exalted, sublime |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عالية |
| Pronunciation | AH-lee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Gulf States, Pakistan, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Alia
Alia is a popular way of writing ʿĀliya in Latin letters, the feminine of ʿĀlī, meaning 'high' or 'lofty'. It shares its root with the name Ali and describes someone raised in rank or standing. Arab and Western families tend to spell it Alia, while families in South Asia more often write Aliya or Aaliya. Queen Alia of Jordan, whose name is carried by Amman's main airport, helped make it famous.
Is Alia a Muslim name?
Alia (ʿĀliya) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'exalted', sharing its root with Ali and the divine name al-ʿAliyy. The Quran uses the word for Paradise: 'in a lofty garden' (Quran 69:22).
How popular is Alia?
Alia is heard across the Arab world, South Asia and Muslim communities abroad.
Gifts with the name Alia
- Alia name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Alia baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Alia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alia mean?
Alia means 'High, exalted, sublime'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Alia a Muslim name?
Alia (ʿĀliya) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'exalted', sharing its root with Ali and the divine name al-ʿAliyy. The Quran uses the word for Paradise: 'in a lofty garden' (Quran 69:22).
How do you pronounce Alia?
Alia is pronounced AH-lee-yah.
Is Alia a boy or girl name?
Alia is usually a girl name.