Kaliyah
Kaliyah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Often interpreted as 'exalted, beloved' through its association with Aaliyah, or 'sweet, beloved' through Kali.
Origin and history
Kaliyah is a modern American name that gained popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It is often created as a phonetic variant of names like Aaliyah or Kali, blending traditional roots with modern naming trends. In the United States, it remains a steadily used choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
12,946 babies in the United States have been named Kaliyah since 1880. It ranks #1411 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #499.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.9 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 391 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,420 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,473 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,662 |
Nicknames
Kali, Liyah, Kee
Fun facts
- Kaliyah entered the U.S. top 1000 girls' names in the late 1990s, influenced by the popularity of melodic 'lyah' endings.
- It represents a modern trend of combining existing popular elements like 'Kali' and the suffix '-yah'.