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Alia is a feminine name used in Arabic. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Alternate transcription of Arabic علياء (see Alya), عالية (see Aaliyah) or عليّة (see Aliya)." It ranked #587 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, alternate transcription of Arabic علياء (see Alya), عالية (see Aaliyah) or عليّة (see Aliya). The entry lists its usage as Arabic.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Alia ranked #587 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #587 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Arabic) and that sit near Alia in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alia mean?
Behind the Name does not give Alia a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: alternate transcription of Arabic علياء.
Is Alia a popular name?
Alia ranked #587 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Alia a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Alia appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Alia (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
