The baby name Aleiah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈleɪə/ (uh-LAY-uh); also commonly /əˈliːə/ (uh-LEE-uh).
The baby name Aleiah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈleɪə/ (uh-LAY-uh); also commonly /əˈliːə/ (uh-LEE-uh).
Aleiah is Arabic, Hebrew in Origin.
Aleiah is a modern English given name most often viewed as a creative respelling of Aaliyah/Aliyah. It draws on two intertwined roots: Hebrew aliyah, “ascent” or “going up” (also the term for immigration to Israel and the honor of being called to the Torah), and Arabic ʿAliyyah/Alia, “exalted, high, noble,” from the root ʿ-l-w “to rise.” By sound and spelling, Aleiah also overlaps with Leah/Leia, which has encouraged its adoption in English-speaking contexts. The combined sense centers on elevation, rise, and dignity.
Use of Aleiah is contemporary, with visibility growing in the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside the broader popularity of Aaliyah in the United States. Variants and related forms include Aaliyah, Aliyah, Alia, Aliah, Aleya, Alaya, and Lia/Leia as short forms. Parents often choose Aleiah for its lyrical cadence and uplifting meaning of “ascent” and “exalted.”
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #875 | 42 | 8,487 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
Aleiah is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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