Aliyah

Aliyah Meaning & Origin

About Aliyah
The name Aliyah is of Hebrew origin and means "ascent" or "to ascend." It is often used as a feminine given name and carries a spiritual connotation, representing a journey or elevation towards a higher level or status. It can also symbolize a sense of progress, growth, or advancement in various aspects of life.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Aliyah are female.

Aliyah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.26% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A400
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 L IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/Ι™ΛˆliΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Aliyah in Braille

Here's how to represent Aliyah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Aliyah in braille

How to Spell the Name Aliyah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Aliyah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Aliyah in sign language

Numerology