ThinkabaraAaliyah: meaning and origin
Aaliyah
“Exalted, high; made famous by the singer Aaliyah”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- ✊🏾 African American
- Letters · syllables
- 7 · 2
- Starts with
- A
About the name Aaliyah
Aaliyah is a girl’s name from African American naming traditions. Its meaning is “exalted, high; made famous by the singer Aaliyah”. Names created and made popular in African American communities in the US, often blending sounds and roots in new ways — like Jaylen, Deja, Malik and Imani.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More African American names
- Deja 👧Already; from French déjà · African American
- Jada 👧Jade; a modern American name · African American
- Janelle 👧God is gracious; a modern form of Jane · African American
- Keisha 👧Favorite, alive · African American
- Kiara 👧Light, bright; a modern name with Italian and Irish echoes · African American
- Nyla 👧Winner, champion · African American
- Tiana 👧Princess; a modern short form of Tatiana · African American
Sibling name ideas (African American, boys)
- Dakari 👦A modern American name; happiness · African American
- Darnell 👦Hidden nook; from an English surname, popular in African American families · African American
- DeShawn 👦God is gracious; a modern American blend of De- and Shawn · African American
- Jamal 👦Beauty (from Arabic); popular in African American families · African American
- Jaylen 👦A modern American name; calm, or a blend of Jay and Len · African American
- Malik 👦King (from Arabic); popular in African American families · African American
- Tyrone 👦Land of Eoghan (from an Irish county), popular in African American families · African American
More girl names starting with A
- Abeni 👧We asked for her, and behold, we got her (Yoruba) · African
- Abigail 👧My father is joy · Hebrew
- Adaeze 👧Daughter of the king (Igbo) · African
- Adeline 👧Noble · German
- Aiko 👧Child of love · Japanese
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Alice 👧Noble · German
- Allegra 👧Cheerful, lively · Italian
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
Questions and answers
What does the name Aaliyah mean?
Aaliyah is a name of African American origin. It means: exalted, high; made famous by the singer Aaliyah.
Is Aaliyah a boy or girl name?
Aaliyah is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Aaliyah have?
Aaliyah has 7 letters and about 2 syllables.