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aaliyah

/ ah-LEE-ah /

feminine

Meaning

High, exalted; sublime

Origin

Arabic

Aaliyah is the feminine form of Aali, meaning high or exalted in Arabic. The name has deep roots in Islamic tradition and is also related to the Hebrew name Aliyah, which refers to 'ascending'. It skyrocketed in popularity in the United States and globally in the 1990s and 2000s, heavily influenced by the R&B singer Aaliyah.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named aaliyah.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ENFJ
13.8%
INFJ
12.1%
ENFP
10.45%
ISFJ
9.8%
ESFJ
8.75%
INFP
7.6%
ISFP
6.9%
ENTJ
6.1%
INTJ
5.4%
ESFP
4.8%
ENTP
3.9%
ISTJ
3.15%
ESTJ
2.5%
ESTP
1.95%
INTP
1.7%
ISTP
1.1%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Aaliyah is a name that conveys dignity and beauty. It is a pioneer of the 'multiple-vowel' trend that has dominated girls' names since the turn of the millennium. For many, the name is inseparable from the 'Princess of R&B,' giving it a cool, talented, and slightly tragic air that has only increased its iconic status.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

A

Aaliyah Haughton

Influential American R&B singer and actress (1979–2001)

A

Aaliyah Wilson

Professional American basketball player (b. 1998)

A

Aaliyah Mendes

Social media personality and sister of Shawn Mendes (b. 2003)

Sibling Names

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