UK girl's name
Aliylah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who ascends" or "high".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aliylah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aliylah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. 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.
Aliylah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aliylah. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aliylah ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 girls were registered as Aliylah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aliylah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Aliylah mean?
The name Aliylah is of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root word "aliyy" which means "sublime" or "exalted." The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle East region during the early medieval period, around the 7th century CE, when Arabic culture and Islamic civilization were flourishing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aliylah can be found in ancient Arabic literature and poetry, where it was often used to describe individuals of noble character or high social standing. The name's association with exaltation and sublimity is deeply rooted in Islamic traditions and values.
Historically, the name Aliylah has been borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Aliylah bint Abi Bakr, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE. She was highly respected for her knowledge and contributions to the field of Arabic literature.
Another prominent figure was Aliylah al-Fazari, a celebrated Sufi mystic and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. She was known for her deep spiritual insights and her influential writings on Islamic mysticism, which have had a lasting impact on Sufism.
In the 11th century, Aliylah al-Maqdisi was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Jerusalem. She was highly regarded for her expertise in Islamic law and her contributions to the field of jurisprudence.
During the 13th century, Aliylah al-Amili was a prominent Persian poet and philosopher. Her works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, have been widely studied and revered in the Persian literary tradition.
In the 16th century, Aliylah Banu Begum was a powerful and influential ruler of the Mughal Empire in India. She was known for her political acumen, patronage of the arts and architecture, and her role in shaping the cultural landscape of the Mughal era.
These are just a few examples of the individuals throughout history who have borne the name Aliylah, a name deeply rooted in Arabic and Islamic traditions, and associated with nobility, exaltation, and scholarly pursuits.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Aliylah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aliylah 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 | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
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- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
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FAQ
Aliylah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aliylah in the UK right now?
In 2022, Aliylah was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aliylah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Aliylah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aliylah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who ascends" or "high".
How many people are called Aliylah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aliylah across the 1 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.