Aliyah
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Aliyah
Aliyah derives from the Arabic word "ʿaliyya" (عليا), meaning "exalted," "highest," or "sublime," rooted in the verb "ʿalā" meaning "to ascend." The name is primarily used in Jewish, Muslim, and Arabic-speaking communities, with particular significance in Judaism where "aliyah" refers to immigration to Israel or being called to recite Torah.
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Etymology
Aliyah derives from the Arabic word "ʿaliyya" (عليا), meaning "exalted," "highest," or "sublime," rooted in the verb "ʿalā" meaning "to ascend." The name is primarily used in Jewish, Muslim, and Arabic-speaking communities, with particular significance in Judaism where "aliyah" refers to immigration to Israel or being called to recite Torah.
Aliyah currently ranks #263 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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