Rising since 1987, #1,721 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaliah since 1978
Babies named Kaliah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 211 |
| 2000s | 692 |
| 2010s | 1,019 |
| 2020s | 699 |
Meaning & origin
Kaliah is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978. It has seen a gradual rise in popularity, particularly since 1987, and reached its peak rank in 2021. As of 2025, it ranked 1,721 with a frequency of about 1 in 13,621 girls. The name is most common in Missouri, Indiana, and North Carolina. Its origin is uncertain, typical of many late-20th-century coinages that blend fashionable sounds and spellings.
Kaliah is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century. It likely originated as a creative variant of names like Kaila, Kalia, or Kaylee, influenced by the popular -a suffix and the trendy K- initial. The name gained modest usage from the 1970s onward, peaking in the early 2020s.
Where Kaliah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kali, Lee
Sibling names for Kaliah
Names that share Kaliah's style, for a brother or sister.
