Rising since 2006, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Kyliyah since 2001
Babies named Kyliyah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kyliyah's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Kyliyah is a modern American name first recorded in 2001. It has seen a gradual rise in use, particularly since 2006, and reached its peak popularity in 2023. Despite its low overall rank of 10,917th in 2025, with an occurrence rate of about 1 in 200,908 newborns, it reflects a broader trend of creative, melodic names with the -yah ending. The name has not yet gained strong regional ties, as no top states stand out for its usage. Kyliyah likely combines elements from Kylie and Aaliyah, both established names with diverse origins. Its trajectory suggests growing but still niche appeal, particularly among parents seeking distinctive, modern-sounding names for their daughters.
Kyliyah is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2001. It appears to blend the popular name Kylie with the suffix -yah, which has been fashionable in recent decades, possibly influenced by names like Aaliyah. As a contemporary invention, it has no traditional etymological roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky, Kye, Liyah
Sibling names for Kyliyah
Names that share Kyliyah's style, for a brother or sister.
