Gender: Male
Origin: Hausa
Meaning: Exalted or high-ranking
Pronunciation: ah-lee-yoo, /əˈliːjuː/, EY L IY AY UW
Popularity Rank: #2,824
Derived from the Arabic name 'Ali', meaning 'high' or 'exalted'. It is a common name in Hausa-speaking regions of Africa.
The name Aliyu is of Hausa origin and means Exalted or high-ranking, common name in Hausa-speaking regions.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Aliyu is commonly found in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and 28 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ah-lee-yoo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈliːjuː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EY L IY AY UW
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Aliyu is recorded 22,705 times globally, ranking it as the 2,824th most common name worldwide.
Aliyu is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 22,269 occurrences, making it the 25th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Aliyu is found among 1 in every 52 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #25 | 1 : 52 |
| Saudi Arabia | #19,579 | 1 : 27,545 |
| Sudan | #11,573 | 1 : 23,998 |
| Cameroon | #3,567 | 1 : 8,715 |
| Libya | #7,256 | 1 : 14,321 |
| Egypt | #40,961 | 1 : 65,543 |
| Ghana | #2,567 | 1 : 6,177 |
| United Kingdom | #15,771 | 1 : 20,304 |
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 07:02 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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