Aaleyah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aaleyah is an Arabic name meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime', evolving from Aliyah and gaining popularity in the late 20th century. It is associated with modern elegance and strength, with no biblical relevance.
The name Aaleyah is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aaleyah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aaleyah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15440th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4315th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2480th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aaleyah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aaleyah"
Pronunciation
/ɑːˈleɪ.ə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Aaleyah is derived from the Arabic word 'Aliyah', which means 'exalted' or 'sublime'.
Meaning
Exalted, sublime
Language Evolution
Aliyah, Aaliyah, Aaleyah
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, partly influenced by the rise of the R&B singer Aaliyah.
Variants & Derivatives
Aliyah, Aaliyah, Aaleyah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aaleyah is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with elegance and strength.
Famous People
Aaliyah Haughton, Aaleyah J. Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aaleyah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aaleyah"
"Aaleyah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15440th of 27321 | 37 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4315th of 35406 | 506 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2480th of 30306 | 876 |
Regional Popularity of "Aaleyah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aaleyah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
83.65% 3833rd/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
47.38% 3465th/7313 |
48.13% 3592nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.54% 2850th/3984 |
59.53% 2671st/4487 |
32.20% 2197th/6822 |
35.66% 2238th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aaleyah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aaleyah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.