Aaliyah Mendes is a well-known Instagram personality and former Vine creator. She first gained attention through her fun and engaging videos and is also known for being the younger sister of singer and social media star Shawn Mendes.
Born in 2003 in Toronto, Canada, Aaliyah grew up alongside her brother Shawn and their parents. She was exposed to social media early on, especially as Shawn began gaining fame, which inspired her own journey into online content.
Motivated by Shawn’s success, Aaliyah created her first Vine channel in the mid-2010s. Her entertaining personality and relatable humor quickly helped her grow a massive following of over one million users before Vine shut down.
Throughout her rise, Aaliyah worked with other popular online creators, including Alyssa Shouse and Mahogany Lox. These collaborations helped her expand her audience and build stronger visibility across platforms.
After Vine closed, Aaliyah transitioned her online presence to Instagram, where she now shares lifestyle photos, family memories, and personal updates. She also became active on TikTok, where her lip-sync comedy content helped her grow to approximately 4.5 million followers by mid-2025.