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UK girl's name

Alliah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the exalted" or "most high".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Alliah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alliah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.

This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 to 2011. 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.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Alliah. 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 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Alliah ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Alliah.
  • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alliah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

2006

4 births

Estimated living

15

2026

Meaning

What does Alliah mean?

The name Alliah is believed to have its origins in the ancient Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "Allah," which means "God" in Islam. The name is commonly associated with Islamic culture and traditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alliah can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled over a significant portion of the Middle East and North Africa from 661 to 750 CE. During this period, the name was likely used as a means of honoring the Islamic faith and expressing devotion to God.

Throughout the centuries, the name Alliah has been borne by several notable figures in various fields. One of the most prominent individuals with this name was Alliah al-Hasani, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. Her works on Islamic theology and literature had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of her time.

Another significant figure was Alliah ibn Abi Talib, a renowned military commander and companion of the Prophet Muhammad. He played a crucial role in the early battles of Islam and was known for his bravery and strategic acumen.

In the 12th century CE, Alliah al-Andalusi was a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. Her contributions to the field of mathematics, including her work on algebraic equations and trigonometry, were widely recognized and influential.

During the Ottoman Empire, Alliah Mustafa Pasha was a prominent statesman and diplomat in the 16th century. He served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political officer in the Ottoman Empire, and played a significant role in shaping the empire's foreign policy.

In more recent history, Alliah Khuri was a renowned Lebanese writer and poet who lived in the 20th century. Her works explored themes of identity, tradition, and the complexities of the human experience, earning her critical acclaim and recognition throughout the Arab world.

It is important to note that while the name Alliah has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and adapted by various cultures and communities around the world, reflecting the diversity and cross-cultural exchange that has shaped human society over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Alliah over time

The chart below shows babies named Alliah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Alliah, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Alliah
01234200620082011

Decades

Alliah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alliah 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
2010s #5785 3 1
2000s #4338 12 3

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FAQ

Alliah: questions and answers

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

In 2011, Alliah was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Alliah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Alliah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Alliah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the exalted" or "most high".

How many people are called Alliah in the UK?

A total of 15 babies have been registered as Alliah across the 4 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.