Meaning and history
Alya has several origins. In Arabic it is a feminine form related to Ali and means "lofty" or "sublime"; in Slavic languages it can be a diminutive of names such as Alevtina, and the same word names a star in Serpens. Notable bearers include Indian television actress Alya Manasa and Slovenian singer Alya, born Alja Omladič.
20062006: 45 births, rank #3,505
2007: 44 births, rank #3,653
2008: 42 births, rank #3,779
2009: 45 births, rank #3,561
2010: 55 births, rank #3,044
20112011: 48 births, rank #3,350
2012: 49 births, rank #3,314
2013: 68 births, rank #2,597
2014: 60 births, rank #2,843
2015: 61 births, rank #2,846
20162016: 69 births, rank #2,560
2017: 83 births, rank #2,257
2018: 82 births, rank #2,238
2019: 113 births, rank #1,802
2020: 145 births, rank #1,474
20212021: 190 births, rank #1,236
2022: 144 births, rank #1,506
2023: 162 births, rank #1,387
2024: 181 births, rank #1,279
20252025: 167 births, rank #1,334
In 2025, 167 babies were recorded with the name Alya, ranking #1,334 among girls.