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Aalayah

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aalayah: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2021.

Aalayah is a modern, melodic variant of Aaliyah, a name with dual origins. In Arabic, Aaliyah means "exalted" or "sublime," while its Hebrew counterpart Aliyah translates to "ascent" or "rising up." The name gained international recognition through the American singer Aaliyah, whose smooth R&B vocals and iconic style made her a 1990s star; her tragic death at 22 only deepened her legacy. Though no major places bear this exact spelling, the Arabic root appears in locations across the Middle East. This particular spelling, with its double 'a' and flowing 'y,' offers a fresh twist on a classic—graceful, modern, and carrying a sense of spiritual elevation.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20213 babies
Latest (2021)
#7923 babies
Total births
3since 2021
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2021 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).