Aaliyah name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Aaliyah
Story and style
Aaliyah is a distinctive name for girls.
For parents, Aaliyah is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank63rd in 2014
Listed years12/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2011
StyleFamiliar, Rising
Length7 letters
More about Aaliyah
Background notes
What style of name is Aaliyah?
Aaliyah feels familiar and rising. It sits naturally beside names like Alice, Abigail, Hannah and Amelia: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Aaliyah ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Aaliyah has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 73rd in 2023.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not in top 100 |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | 73rd |
| 2022 | 86th |
| 2021 | 99th |
| 2020 | 87th |
| 2019 | 87th |
| 2018 | 78th |
| 2017 | 69th |
| 2016 | 65th |
| 2015 | 89th |
| 2014 | 63rd |
| 2013 | 71st |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | 98th |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |