Find out how popular the first name Allyah has been for the last 23 years (from 1994 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Allyah by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Allyah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Allyah.

The history of the first name Allyah

The given name Allyah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the word 'Aliyah' which means 'exalted' or 'sublime'. This name has been in use for centuries, with records indicating its presence in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Allyah can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when it was mentioned in an Arabic manuscript describing the life of a renowned scholar and poet. The manuscript highlighted the intellectual prowess and literary contributions of an individual named Allyah ibn al-Hasan.

In the 11th century, the name gained further prominence as it was associated with a celebrated Muslim mystic and Sufi teacher, Allyah al-Qadiri. Her spiritual teachings and writings inspired many followers across the Islamic world, and her name became synonymous with wisdom and enlightenment.

As the name spread beyond the Arab world, it underwent various adaptations and spellings. For instance, in the 14th century, there are records of a Persian philosopher named Allyah al-Din, whose works on ethics and metaphysics were widely studied in the region.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Allyah. One such individual was Allyah bint Abi Bakr, a 7th-century Arab woman known for her piety and knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence. She played a significant role in preserving and transmitting the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

In the realm of literature, Allyah al-Maarri, an 11th-century Arab philosopher, poet, and writer, left a lasting legacy with his thought-provoking works on religion, society, and ethics. His name remains celebrated among scholars and intellectuals to this day.

Another prominent figure was Allyah al-Kashmiri, a 16th-century Indian scholar and mystic, whose teachings and writings on Sufism and Islamic spirituality had a profound impact on the region's spiritual landscape.

In more recent times, the name Allyah has been carried by notable individuals such as Allyah Diaz, a 20th-century Mexican actress and singer, and Allyah Khan, a Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the country's Ambassador to several nations in the late 20th century.

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