Aliya
Aliya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Exalted, lofty, high-ranking”.
| Meaning | Exalted, lofty, high-ranking |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عالية |
| Pronunciation | AH-lee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Kazakhstan, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Aliya
Aliya is a well-known spelling of ʿĀliya, the feminine of ʿĀlī, and it means 'high' or 'lofty', from the same rising root as the name Ali. Families in Pakistan, Kazakhstan and the wider diaspora are especially fond of it, and in Kazakhstan it became a heroine's name through Aliya Moldagulova, a sniper of the Second World War. Writing it with one A at the start matches how it sounds in Urdu and the Turkic languages.
Is Aliya a Muslim name?
Aliya is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'exalted', related to Ali and the divine name al-ʿAliyy. The Quran uses the word for the gardens of Paradise: 'in a lofty garden' (Quran 88:10).
How popular is Aliya?
Aliya is common in Pakistan, India, Kazakhstan and throughout the Muslim diaspora.
Gifts with the name Aliya
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Spellings and variants of Aliya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aliya mean?
Aliya means 'Exalted, lofty, high-ranking'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aliya a Muslim name?
Aliya is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'exalted', related to Ali and the divine name al-ʿAliyy. The Quran uses the word for the gardens of Paradise: 'in a lofty garden' (Quran 88:10).
How do you pronounce Aliya?
Aliya is pronounced AH-lee-yah.
Is Aliya a boy or girl name?
Aliya is usually a girl name.