Aleyah
Meaning of Aleyah
Aleyah is a modern, Anglicized variation of Aliyah—an Arabic and Hebrew term that means “to ascend,” “high,” or “sublime.” Pronounced uh-LAY-uh, the name has been on U.S. birth registers since the early 1990s, hovering in the 800s range: seldom headline-grabbing, yet reliably present year after year. That quiet consistency lends it an understated charm; parents seem to value its upward-looking meaning, its lilting three-syllable rhythm, and the faint echo of the biblical Leah that keeps the name grounded in familiarity. Culturally, Aleyah occupies a comfortable middle ground—distinct enough to sidestep classroom duplicates, traditional enough to age well on a résumé. All told, it offers a gentle promise of aspiration without the burden of trend-driven volatility.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as uh-LAY-uh (/əˈleɪə/)
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