Aliyah

Aliyah is a feminine given name of Arabic and Hebrew origin, meaning "exalted" or "ascending." It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 1990s and 2000s, partly influenced by the singer Aaliyah.

Various spellings exist: Aaliyah, Alia, Aleah.

Aliyah started kindergarten this fall. (Lowercase aliyah refers to Jewish immigration to Israel or being called to read Torah.)