Kaliyah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kaliyah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kaliyah?
Kaliyah is spelled K-A-L-I-Y-A-H. The name has 7 letters.
Kaliyah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kaliyah may derive from the Arabic name “Khalia,” meaning “beloved” or “dear.”
- Origin
- Kaliyah is commonly associated with Arabic origins and may also represent a modern elaboration or variant of similar sounding names.
- Pronunciation
- kuh-LEE-uh · 3 syllables
Kaliyah Popularity in 2025
Rank#392
Recorded Births791
- Girls usage rose 50 places to #392 and recorded 86 more 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 Kaliyah Mean?
Kaliyah may derive from the Arabic name “Khalia,” meaning “beloved” or “dear.”
Origin: Kaliyah is commonly associated with Arabic origins and may also represent a modern elaboration or variant of similar sounding names.
How Do You Pronounce Kaliyah?
Pronunciationkuh-LEE-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Kaliyah?
- History
- The documented historical usage of the name Kaliyah is limited, with contemporary use primarily noted in recent decades.
Kaliyah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 791 | #392 |
| 2024 | Girls | 705 | #442 |
| 2023 | Girls | 596 | #508 |
| 2022 | Girls | 498 | #602 |
| 2021 | Girls | 550 | #557 |
| 2020 | Girls | 522 | #564 |
| 2019 | Girls | 548 | #555 |
| 2018 | Girls | 589 | #534 |
| 2017 | Girls | 506 | #592 |
| 2016 | Girls | 501 | #601 |
| 2015 | Girls | 576 | #543 |
| 2014 | Girls | 565 | #548 |
| 2013 | Girls | 577 | #516 |
| 2012 | Girls | 562 | #537 |
| 2011 | Girls | 538 | #539 |
| 2010 | Girls | 511 | #571 |
| 2009 | Girls | 503 | #599 |
| 2008 | Girls | 491 | #628 |
| 2007 | Girls | 421 | #691 |
| 2006 | Girls | 365 | #753 |
| 2005 | Girls | 303 | #837 |
| 2004 | Girls | 361 | #732 |
| 2004 | Boys | 5 | #11,356 |
| 2003 | Girls | 321 | #771 |
When Was Kaliyah 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.
2025 · Girls
791 recorded births
National rank #392
2024 · Girls
705 recorded births
National rank #442
2023 · Girls
596 recorded births
National rank #508
2018 · Girls
589 recorded births
National rank #534
Where Kaliyah 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 | #114 | 20 |
| SC | #198 | 24 |
| NV | #214 | 12 |
| TN | #234 | 34 |
| FL | #236 | 80 |
| NM | #249 | 6 |
| LA | #254 | 17 |
| AL | #266 | 18 |