Aaliyah at a glance
- Meaning
- Exalted, sublime
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- AA-li-yah
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Aaleeyah, Aalliyah, Aaleeyeh, Aaliyiya, Aalliyeh, Aalleeiah
Lucky details for Aaliyah
- Number
- 4
- Color
- Electric Blue
- Stone
- Blue Sapphire
- Flower
- Hydrangea
- Day
- Saturday
- Planet
- Uranus
- Zodiac
- Aquarius
- Metal
- Lead
Aaliyah is a Arabic name meaning “exalted, sublime”. Parents choose Aaliyah for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Aaliyah reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.
Numerology
Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.
Personality
Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional
Positive Traits
Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last
Negative Traits
Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed
Career Suggestions
Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research
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FAQs about the name Aaliyah
What does the name Aaliyah mean?
Aaliyah means “exalted, sublime” and comes from a Arabic root.
Is Aaliyah a boy or girl name?
Aaliyah is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Aaliyah?
Aaliyah is pronounced AA-li-yah (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Aaliyah?
The lucky number for Aaliyah is 4, ruled by Uranus.
What are good nicknames for Aaliyah?
Popular short forms include Aali, Aaly, Aay.
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