Aliyah

Aliyah is a feminine name with roots in both Arabic and Hebrew. In Arabic it derives from the root ʿ-l-w, meaning high, elevated, or exalted, making it a variant of Aaliyah and closely related to Ali. In Hebrew, aliyah is a word meaning ascent or going up, used culturally to describe Jewish immigration to Israel, lending the name a strong spiritual and national resonance. Related forms include Aaliyah, Alia, and Aliya.