Rising since 2014, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Keliah since 1999
Babies named Keliah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Keliah is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. It reached its peak rank of 9,457 in 2004, and has been on an upward trajectory since 2014, currently with about 1 in 160,727 newborns receiving the name. As a contemporary invention, Keliah does not carry historical or linguistic baggage, making it a blank canvas for families who prefer a distinctive, phonetic name. Its composition from the popular 'Kel' prefix and the fashionable '-iah' suffix aligns it with other modern trends seen in names like Aaliyah and Malia. Despite its rarity, Keliah's steady rise since 2014 suggests a growing niche appeal.
Keliah is a modern coinage, likely formed from popular name elements such as the 'Kel-' sound (as in Kelsey or Kelly) combined with the fashionable '-iah' suffix (as in Aliyah or Kariah). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, consistent with the trend of creating novel feminine names that blend familiar phonetics. There is no known historical or linguistic derivation.
“Keliah” around the world
Where Keliah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keli, Kia
Sibling names for Keliah
Names that share Keliah's style, for a brother or sister.
