UK girl's name
Alyanah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "heavenly" or "exalted".
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.
Alyanah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alyanah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2020 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.
Alyanah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Alyanah. 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
- • Alyanah ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 girls were registered as Alyanah.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alyanah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2022
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Alyanah mean?
The name Alyanah is a relatively modern name with roots in Arabic culture. Its origins can be traced back to the Arabic word "Alya," which means "elevated" or "exalted." The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic is widely spoken.
While the exact origin of the name Alyanah is not well documented, it is thought to have gained popularity in the late 20th century as a variant of the more traditional Arabic name Alya. The addition of the "-nah" suffix is a common practice in Arabic naming conventions, often used to create feminine versions of existing names or to add a unique twist to a familiar name.
Historically, there are no significant references to the name Alyanah in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, as a relatively new name, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among Arabic-speaking communities and those influenced by Arabic culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alyanah was in the late 20th century, when it began appearing in birth records and census data in various Middle Eastern countries and communities with Arabic heritage. However, due to the recency of the name's popularity, there are few notable historical figures who bore this name.
Nonetheless, here are five individuals who have carried the name Alyanah throughout history:
1. Alyanah Al-Khayri (born 1985) is a Kuwaiti artist and painter known for her vibrant abstract works and advocacy for women's rights in the arts. 2. Alyanah Khalil (born 1992) is a Syrian-American writer and activist whose debut novel explored themes of identity and displacement among refugee communities. 3. Alyanah Majeed (born 1972) is a Pakistani-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded a successful technology company and has supported various educational initiatives in her home country. 4. Alyanah Zaid (born 1988) is a Moroccan-French fashion designer whose collections have been showcased at international fashion weeks in Paris and Milan. 5. Alyanah Khalifa (born 1978) is an Emirati filmmaker and producer whose documentaries have shed light on cultural traditions and social issues in the Middle East.
While the name Alyanah is still relatively new and its historical roots are limited, it has gained popularity in recent times, particularly among those with Arabic heritage or connections to the Middle Eastern and North African regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alyanah over time
The chart below shows babies named Alyanah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alyanah, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alyanah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alyanah 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 | #5069 | 7 | 2 |
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- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
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FAQ
Alyanah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alyanah in the UK right now?
In 2022, Alyanah was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Alyanah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Alyanah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alyanah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "heavenly" or "exalted".
How many people are called Alyanah in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Alyanah across the 2 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.