EntertainmentAmerican1979 – 2001
Aaliyah
R&B singer and actress
Biography
American R&B singer, actress, and model who achieved stardom in the 1990s with hits like 'Try Again.' She tragically died in a plane crash in 2001 at age 22.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1979
Died
2001
Thinking about the name
Aaliya
Arabic origin
“Derived from the Arabic 'aliyya (عليا), meaning 'exalted,' 'highest,' or 'sublime,' Aaliya is an elegant name that suggests both beauty and elevation. The name gained modern prominence through musical and cultural figures, making it feel both traditional and contemporary.”