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UK boy's name

Aliyas

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "high" or "lofty".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aliyas is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aliyas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 9 births.

This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2021 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Aliyas is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Aliyas. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aliyas ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 9 boys were registered as Aliyas.
  • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aliyas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2443

2024

Births in 2024

9

Latest year

Peak year

2024

9 births

Estimated living

15

2026

Meaning

What does Aliyas mean?

The name Aliyas is of Arabic origin, deriving from the Arabic word 'al-yas', which means 'the jasmine' or 'the flower'. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East region, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula, during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aliyas can be found in the 9th century, when it was mentioned in an ancient Arabic manuscript that documented the names of prominent scholars and poets of that era. The name gained popularity among Muslim communities, as it was associated with the beauty and fragrance of the jasmine flower, which held significant cultural and symbolic significance in the region.

In the 11th century, a renowned Persian scholar and philosopher named Aliyas ibn Isa al-Razi was born in present-day Iran. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and medicine, and his works were widely studied and referenced throughout the Islamic world.

During the 12th century, an influential Sufi mystic and poet named Aliyas al-Andalusi gained recognition in Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal). His poetic works, which often explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, were widely celebrated and inspired generations of poets and mystics.

In the 15th century, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher named Aliyas Sofi gained fame for his exceptional calligraphic skills. His works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire, and his techniques were studied and emulated by aspiring calligraphers.

Another notable figure with the name Aliyas was Aliyas Pasha, a 17th-century Ottoman statesman and military leader. He served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in several military campaigns and diplomatic negotiations.

Throughout history, the name Aliyas has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, with variations in spelling and pronunciation appearing in different regions. However, its connection to the jasmine flower and its symbolism of beauty, purity, and fragrance have remained constant, making it a cherished and meaningful name choice for many families.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aliyas over time

The chart below shows babies named Aliyas registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aliyas, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aliyas
02579202120222024

Decades

Aliyas by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aliyas was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4007 15 3

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FAQ

Aliyas: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aliyas in the UK right now?

In 2024, Aliyas was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.

When was Aliyas most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 9 babies registered as Aliyas in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aliyas?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "high" or "lofty".

How many people are called Aliyas in the UK?

A total of 15 babies have been registered as Aliyas across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.