Aaliyah (Hebrew: עליה; Arabic: علية or عالية) is a female given name with origins in Hebrew and Arabic, making it a common given name for girls born to Jewish and Muslim families.[1] In 2007, an increase in usage was attributed to the fame of the American pop singer Aaliyah (1979–2001).[2]
- ^ Desai, Mary-Anne (20 December 2024). "Aaliyah (Baby Name)". The Bump. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Evans, Cleveland Kent (2007), "The Tsunami Curve and Popular Culture: Influences on Given Names", Names: A Journal of Onomastics, 55 (4)