Zaliyah
How to say it: zuh-LEE-yuh · /zəˈlijə/
Modern American elaboration of Aaliyah (Arabic 'exalted') - Za- prefix adds distinctive modern flair.
Zaliyah was the 1,109th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 166 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #809 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,109 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 166 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,971 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #809 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A fresh coinage of the last generation, Zaliyah reached its strongest moment in the 2020s. Further increase looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Gentle and breathy with soft flowing sounds, Zaliyah feels creative and lyrical. Amiyah shares its flair.
Nicknames
- Zali
- Liyah
- Zaya
Honouring a Zaliyah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zaliyah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English.
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