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Origin: Arabic

Meaning: rising, ascending; highborn, exalted, sublime

For the beautiful baby with a touch of sublimity, no name is more resonant than Aaliyah. A feminine name of Arabic origins, Aaliyah means “rising, ascending” and “highborn, exalted, sublime.” These meanings make it a powerful and spiritual choice for baby, especially for baby girls born into the Muslim faith. The name is commonly associated with the American singer Aaliyah, often dubbed the “Princess of R&B.”