Aliyas
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "high" or "lofty".
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the first name Aliyas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aliyas today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aliyas births was 2022 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aliyas. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aliyas with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
136
~ 1 in 2,520,252 Americans
Peak year
2022
16 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,658
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Aliyas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aliyas from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 68 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aliyas by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aliyas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aliyas
The name Aliyas is of Arabic origin, deriving from the Arabic word 'al-yas', which means 'the jasmine' or 'the flower'. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East region, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula, during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aliyas can be found in the 9th century, when it was mentioned in an ancient Arabic manuscript that documented the names of prominent scholars and poets of that era. The name gained popularity among Muslim communities, as it was associated with the beauty and fragrance of the jasmine flower, which held significant cultural and symbolic significance in the region.
In the 11th century, a renowned Persian scholar and philosopher named Aliyas ibn Isa al-Razi was born in present-day Iran. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and medicine, and his works were widely studied and referenced throughout the Islamic world.
During the 12th century, an influential Sufi mystic and poet named Aliyas al-Andalusi gained recognition in Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal). His poetic works, which often explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, were widely celebrated and inspired generations of poets and mystics.
In the 15th century, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher named Aliyas Sofi gained fame for his exceptional calligraphic skills. His works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire, and his techniques were studied and emulated by aspiring calligraphers.
Another notable figure with the name Aliyas was Aliyas Pasha, a 17th-century Ottoman statesman and military leader. He served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in several military campaigns and diplomatic negotiations.
Throughout history, the name Aliyas has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, with variations in spelling and pronunciation appearing in different regions. However, its connection to the jasmine flower and its symbolism of beauty, purity, and fragrance have remained constant, making it a cherished and meaningful name choice for many families.
People
Aliyas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aliyas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Aliyas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aliyas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 136 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aliyas going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,520,252 US residents.
Is Aliyas a common name?
We classify Aliyas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aliyas most popular?
The single biggest year for Aliyas was 2022, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aliyas is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aliyas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aliyas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aliyas in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aliyas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aliyas in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aliyas can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Aliyas?
Find out how many people have the name Aliyas on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.