Aaliyah

A Quranic Name for Girls

Meaning: High Status, Exalted, Sublime and Superb

Aaliyah is variant of Alia and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Aaliyah or Alia, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Alia.

Full Meaning of Aaliyah

Aaliyah is a Quranic name for girls that means “high”, “exalted”, “sublime”, “lofty”. It is directly mentioned twice in the Quran:

19. As for him who is given his book in his right hand, he will say, “Here, take my book and read it. 20. I knew I would be held accountable.” 21. So he will be in pleasant living. 22. In a sublime Garden. (Quran 69:19-22)

8. Faces on that Day will be joyful. 9. Satisfied with their endeavor. 10. In a sublime Garden. 11. In it you will hear no nonsense. 12. In it is a flowing spring. 13. In it are raised beds. 14. And cups set in place. 15. And cushions set in rows. 16. And carpets spread around. (Quran 88:8-16)