Kaliyah
How to say it: kuh-LEE-uh · /kəˈliə/
Modern invented name based on the sound of Aaliyah, listed as an African American modern coinage. source 1
Kaliyah was the 207th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 791 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #174 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #207 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 791 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,907 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #174 |
| In France, 2025 | #756 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use of Kaliyah has come in the last forty years. It stands at its high in the 2020s with further growth on the way.
What goes with it
Kaliyah moves with soft flowing sounds edged with crisp consonants and a creative spark. Aniyah and Zariyah share its style.
Nicknames
- Kali
- Liyah
- Kay
Honouring a Kaliyah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kaliyah is about 1 in 80.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, Hindi.
In France: #756 for girls in 2025.
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