| Meaning | exalted, high |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-li-ah |
Ethereal and lyrical, Aliah floats through the air like a whispered promise. This delicate name carries an almost celestial quality, suggesting grace and lightness without fragility. The simple two-syllable structure belies its beauty, proving that elegance doesn't require complexity. Aliah feels both ancient and modern simultaneously, bridging temporal divides with ease. Its soft vowels and gentle consonants create a name that's inherently musical, pleasant to hear and say repeatedly. Parents selecting Aliah often seek names that feel spiritual or meaningful without being overtly religious. The name adapts beautifully across cultures and languages, maintaining its essential character while fitting comfortably in diverse contexts. Aliah projects quiet strength rather than loud assertion, suggesting confidence that doesn't need to announce itself. It's the kind of name that grows more beautiful with familiarity, revealing new depths over time. The spelling variation offers distinction from the more common Aaliyah while maintaining the core appeal. For families valuing subtlety, grace, and understated beauty, Aliah provides exactly that—a name that whispers rather than shouts yet leaves a lasting impression.
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| Aliah Baker | American actress |
| Aliah Najmuddin | Malaysian singer-songwriter |
| Aliah Sheffield | British Olympic swimmer |
| Aliah S. University | American jazz saxophonist |
| Aliah Zabidin | Malaysian tennis player |
| Aliah Al Farsi | Omani social activist |
| Aliah Mansoor | Bahraini poet and author |
| Aliah Mohd Yusof | Singaporean actress |
| Aliah N. Rosenthal | American psychologist and researcher |
| Aliah Reed | American television producer |
| Aliah Sepulveda | Puerto Rican beauty pageant winner |
| Aliah Selepe | South African field hockey player |
| Aliah Nabilah | Malaysian TV host and model |
| Aliah Berman | Canadian documentary filmmaker |
| Aliah Magdalena | Indonesian pop singer |
| Aliah Maryam | Pakistani fashion designer |
| Aliah Jovita | Nigerian gospel singer |
| Aliah Khairul Anuar | Bruneian long-distance runner |
| Aliah Al-Ahmed | Kuwaiti human rights activist |
| Aliah Shaheen | Lebanese fashion model |
| Aliah Hartfield | Protagonist in a fantasy book |
| Aliah Johnson | Lead character in a mystery series |
| Aliah Ramirez | Heroine in a romantic novel |
| Aliah Parker | Detective in a crime thriller |
| Aliah Mitchell | Space explorer in a science fiction story |
| Aliah Anderson | Witch in a fantasy adventure |
| Aliah Thompson | Young adult protagonist in a coming-of-age novel |
| Aliah Brown | Time traveler in a speculative fiction tale |
| Aliah Roberts | Archaeologist in an adventure novel |
| Aliah Jenkins | Spy in a suspenseful espionage story |
| Aliah Morgan | Pirate captain in a swashbuckling adventure |
| Aliah Peterson | Paranormal investigator in a horror fiction series |
| Aliah Washington | Lawyer in a legal drama novel |
| Aliah Simmons | Journalist in a contemporary fiction book |
| Aliah Carter | Space captain in a futuristic space opera |
| Aliah Walker | Adventurer in a treasure hunting novel |
| Aliah Collins | AI character in a virtual reality story |
| Aliah White | Princess in a fantasy fairy tale |