Kaliyah

Meaning of Kaliyah

Kaliyah is often considered a modern invented name, possibly a variation of names like Kali or Calia. Its meaning is therefore often associated with the meanings of those root names, such as "beloved" or "beautiful."

Kaliyah has American roots — browse every American baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kaliyah

Kaliyah is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #392 in 2025 from #921 in 2001.

Notable people named Kaliyah

• Kaliyah Leonard
  American basketball player
• Kaliyah McKnight
  American track and field athlete
• Kaliyah Goree
  American actress
• Kaliyah Townsend
  American model
• Kaliyah Mitchell
  American singer

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Questions about the name Kaliyah

What does the name Kaliyah mean?

Kaliyah means kaliyah is often considered a modern invented name, possibly a variation of names like kali or calia. its meaning is therefore often associated with the meanings of those root names, such as "beloved" or "beautiful.", and it comes from American origins.

Is Kaliyah a boy's or a girl's name?

Kaliyah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kaliyah?

In 2025, Kaliyah ranked #392 for girls, up from #443 the year before.

When was Kaliyah most popular?

Kaliyah peaked at #392 in 2025.