Originating from African American culture, the name Aleiyah is of Hebrew derivation, meaning 'Ascension'. It gained prominence in the mid-20th century and has since been embraced by many families worldwide.
The name Aleiyah seems to have gained popularity around the early 2000s, with a significant increase in usage from 2007 onwards. It reached its peak in 2019 with 35 births, but has since seen a slight decrease, with 29 births each in 2020 and 2021, and 23 births in 2022. However, it remains a popular choice, as evidenced by the consistent number of births year after year.