Jaliyah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jaliyah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jaliyah?
Jaliyah is spelled J-A-L-I-Y-A-H. The name has 7 letters.
Jaliyah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The meaning of the name Jaliyah is not clearly established in major etymological sources.
- Origin
- Jaliyah is a modern given name that is documented as such in standard name references without detailed etymology.
- Pronunciation
- juh-LIE-yuh · 3 syllables
Jaliyah Popularity in 2025
Rank#838
Recorded Births324
- Girls usage fell 37 places to #838 and recorded 27 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jaliyah Mean?
The meaning of the name Jaliyah is not clearly established in major etymological sources.
Origin: Jaliyah is a modern given name that is documented as such in standard name references without detailed etymology.
How Do You Pronounce Jaliyah?
Pronunciationjuh-LIE-yuh
Syllables3
Jaliyah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 324 | #838 |
| 2024 | Girls | 351 | #801 |
| 2023 | Girls | 453 | #645 |
| 2022 | Girls | 491 | #607 |
| 2021 | Girls | 523 | #578 |
| 2020 | Girls | 570 | #529 |
| 2019 | Girls | 567 | #541 |
| 2018 | Girls | 499 | #605 |
| 2017 | Girls | 483 | #621 |
| 2016 | Girls | 496 | #607 |
| 2015 | Girls | 518 | #584 |
| 2014 | Girls | 587 | #526 |
| 2013 | Girls | 606 | #494 |
| 2012 | Girls | 671 | #465 |
| 2011 | Girls | 704 | #442 |
| 2010 | Girls | 636 | #475 |
| 2009 | Girls | 627 | #490 |
| 2008 | Girls | 564 | #545 |
| 2007 | Girls | 401 | #725 |
| 2006 | Girls | 358 | #768 |
| 2005 | Girls | 323 | #800 |
| 2004 | Girls | 322 | #793 |
| 2003 | Girls | 275 | #878 |
| 2002 | Girls | 284 | #818 |
When Was Jaliyah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2011 · Girls
704 recorded births
National rank #442
2012 · Girls
671 recorded births
National rank #465
2010 · Girls
636 recorded births
National rank #475
2009 · Girls
627 recorded births
National rank #490
Where Jaliyah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #341 | 8 |
| SC | #403 | 12 |
| LA | #426 | 10 |
| CT | #459 | 6 |
| FL | #482 | 38 |
| AL | #520 | 9 |
| GA | #560 | 19 |
| TN | #568 | 13 |