Aaliyah Dana Haughton, born January 16, 1979, was an American singer and actress. She has been dubbed “Princess of R&B” and “Queen of Urban Pop” for her role in redefining contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop.
At the age of ten, she catapulted to notoriety after appearing on the television show Star Search and performing in concert with Gladys Knight. Her birthplace is Brooklyn, although she was raised in Detroit.
When she was 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson’s Blackground Records. Hankerson led her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor as well as the primary songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number.
After selling three million copies in the United States, the album was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Aaliyah left Jive and signed with Atlantic Records when allegations of an illegitimate marriage with Kelly surfaced.
What name goes with Aaliyah?
Aaliyah is the female form of the Arabic name “Aali”. It signifies elevated or high. Aaliyah is Arabic for skies, highborn, or elevated.
Although Aaliyah is the most difficult yet widely used spelling of the name. Alia, Aliyah, Aleah, and Aleia are some more spelling possibilities.
There are so many names that go with Aaliyah that we can’t really give you the one that best matches, so we’ve given you 5 of the best after extensive study so you can decide which one belongs with Aaliyah.
- Abigail which means Fathers are overjoyed.
- Jane which means God is gracious.
- Anne which means Grace.
- Grace, which is a virtue name that means blessing
- Bellamy which means Handsome.
