Aaliyah
Girl name · 504 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aaliyah: 504 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 38 births in 2021.
Aaliyah is a beautiful name with Arabic origins, derived from 'aliya, meaning "exalted" or "high," and also related to the Hebrew Aliyah, meaning "ascent." It was propelled to global fame by the American singer Aaliyah (1979–2001), whose soulful R&B voice and tragic death in a plane crash cemented her legacy as a pop culture icon. The name shares its etymological root with the Arabic name Alia and the Hebrew term aliyah, referring to Jewish immigration to Israel. While no major places take the name directly, its melodic sound has seen rising popularity in Scotland since the 1990s, often chosen by parents drawn to its graceful, uplifting meaning and modern, sophisticated feel.
Girl 25 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202138 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #19121 babies
- Total births
- 504since 2001
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y