Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Taaliyah since 1998
Babies named Taaliyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 140 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Taaliyah is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 1998. Its usage peaked in 2002, when it achieved its highest rank. As of 2025, the name remains in use but is quite rare, with an estimated 1 in every 321,453 newborns receiving it. The name likely emerged as part of a broader trend of inventive names blending the popular 'Ta-' prefix with the melodic '-iyah' suffix, seen in names like Aaliyah and Taliyah. While no traditional etymology or meaning exists, Taaliyah fits comfortably within the stylistic landscape of contemporary American naming.
Taaliyah first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, coinciding with a trend of names ending in -iyah or -lia. It is likely a modern coinage formed from the popular root 'Ta-' (as in Talia or Tahlia) combined with the fashionable suffix '-iyah'. No traditional etymology or meaning predates its modern usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tali, Lee, Yah
Sibling names for Taaliyah
Names that share Taaliyah's style, for a brother or sister.
