Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaleeyah since 2003
Babies named Kaleeyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Kaleeyah is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2003, reflecting the trend of invented names built from popular phonetic elements. The name carries no established meaning or long history, but it has been given to a small number of girls each year. Its peak year was 2012, though it remains uncommon. The trajectory of Kaleeyah's usage has been stable in recent years. The name is a recent addition to the American naming landscape, and its creative spelling sets it apart from more established variants like Kaliyah or Kaleah.
Kaleeyah is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records around 2003. It may be a blend or variant of names like Kaleigh (a form of Hailey or Kaylee) or Aliyah (a Hebrew name meaning 'to ascend'). Its spelling pattern with 'ee' and 'ah' endings aligns with fashionable late-20th-century naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kalee, Lee, Kah
Sibling names for Kaleeyah
Names that share Kaleeyah's style, for a brother or sister.
