Kaliyah

Kaliyah is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 701 girls in the United States.

Kaliyah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kaliyah

Kaliyah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kaliyah first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #443 in 2024, and in 2024 701 babies received the name — 12,146 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaliyah in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#443 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Kaliyah in 2024
701
Total since 1880
12,146

Kaliyah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#696 in 2025
Babies named Kaliyah in 2025
53
Total since 1996
390

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaliyah mean?

The meaning of Kaliyah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kaliyah a boy or girl name?

Kaliyah is a girl name. In 2024, 701 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kaliyah?

Kaliyah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kaliyah?

Kaliyah first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #443 in 2024, and 701 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].