Alya
a-lya,
al-ya
US Popularity:2591
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Sky, heaven, loftiness, sublime; Ascend to Yah; No sorrow
With amazing meanings like “sublime,” “sky,” “heaven,” and “loftiness,” why wouldn’t you want to call baby Alya? Alya shares origins across Arabic, Hebrew, Russian, and Greek and is truly a worldly title to behold. It stems from the Arabic Aliyyaḧ and gains its high-minded meanings from this root. As a Hebrew name, Alya is linked to Aliyah and Aliah and means “ascend to Yah.” As a Russian name, Alya derives from the Greek Alypos, meaning “no sorrow,” or it can be considered a diminutive of names like Alexander. If you’re looking for a trendy title that stands out or want to pay homage to your heritage, Alya embodies much for baby to explore.
How Popular Is The Name Alya?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Alya is currently #3915 on The Bump
Girl:Alya is currently #2623 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Alya is currently #2591 in U.S. births
Girl:Alya is currently #1395 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1395
in 2023
+ 112
from 2022
Sources
A Dictionary of Muslim Names Edited by Professor S.A Rahman, pg. 95
Behind the Name, Alya (1), April 2024
Name Doctor, Alya (2)
Name Doctor, Alya (1)
Abarim Publications, Aliah meaning, June 2024
Behind the Name, Alya (2), April 2021
Name Doctor, Alya (3)
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