Alia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Alia is an Arabic name meaning 'exalted' or 'noble'. It evolved from historical forms like Aliya and has become popular in various cultures, particularly in recent decades. The name is associated with traits of strength and elegance, and it has no biblical relevance.
The name Alia is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alia has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5533rd out of 9107 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9591st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1948th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1163rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 854th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 625th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alia"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪliə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Alia is derived from the Arabic root 'ʕ-l-w', which means 'exalted', 'noble', or 'high'.
Meaning
Exalted, noble, high
Language Evolution
Aliya, Alia, Aaliyah
Historical Usage
The name Alia has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the Arab world, and has seen increased use in Western countries since the late 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Aliya, Aaliyah, Aliah
Modern Popularity & Image
Alia is currently perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with strength and grace.
Famous People
Alia Bhatt, Alia Shawkat, Alia Atkinson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alia"
"Alia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5533rd of 9107 | 39 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9591st of 12526 | 17 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1948th of 19264 | 725 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1163rd of 27321 | 2,258 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 854th of 35406 | 4,724 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 625th of 30306 | 5,763 |
Regional Popularity of "Alia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
69.90% 2053rd/2937 |
48.38% 1685th/3483 |
76.78% 2701st/3518 |
34.87% 1410th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.22% 1224th/3685 |
21.30% 953rd/4475 |
27.67% 1437th/5194 |
17.68% 1117th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.20% 834th/4582 |
16.01% 827th/5164 |
13.35% 976th/7313 |
10.34% 772nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
19.35% 771st/3984 |
11.14% 500th/4487 |
10.07% 687th/6822 |
8.41% 528th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.