Aliyah
Pronunciation: ah-LEE-ə (key)
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Origin of the name Aaliyah:
Variant of the Hebrew Aliyah (to ascend).
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Lovely,I like the way it sounds and the meaning posted here. I also like the fact that it's not too long or hard to spell or pronounce. I wouldn't be surprized if it made the top ten list in the future.
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Common name among elementary school girls where I live.
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Ali, Lee, Lea, Ali Cat, Al, Liya
- Meanings and history of the name Aliyah: | Edit
Arabic - Exaulted, elevated, highest social standing
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Global Popularity of the Name Aliyah
- #173 in Canada (Alberta)
- #192 in United States
- #283 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #317 in Scotland
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