Alya
Gender: Girl
Origin: Russian, Turkish, and Arabic
Meaning: Heavens, exalted, and highborn
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Alya Meaning and Origin
Alya is a girl’s name of Russian, Turkish, and Arabic origin, meaning “heavens, exalted, and highborn.” It is a popular name in the Muslim world, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. In addition to its meaning in Arabic, Alya is also a Sanskrit name meaning “noble”, “exalted”, or “superior”. In Hinduism, Alya is associated with the goddess Parvati and is sometimes used as a name for baby girls. Alya is a relatively uncommon name in Western countries, but it has been gaining popularity in recent years. It is often spelled in different ways, such as Aaliyah, Alia, Aliyah, and Aleah.
