Muslim girl name
Aaliyah: name meaning
عالية
“Exalted, sublime, high”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
Also spelled Aliya.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
Similar girl names
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Questions
What does Aaliyah mean?
Aaliyah (عالية) means "Exalted, sublime, high". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Aaliyah a Muslim name?
Yes. Aaliyah is used by Muslims around the world. Also spelled Aliya.
Is Aaliyah mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. Also spelled Aliya.