What is the origin of the name Kahliyah?

Kahliyah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Kahliyah?

Kahliyah is currently ranked #8141 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kahliyah?

Kahliyah is pronounced kuh-LEE-uh.

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GirlArabic

Kahliyah

kuh-LEE-uh

Popularity

#8141

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

229

Peak Year

#14 in 2014

First Recorded

1998

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern name. The exact meaning is uncertain, but it may be a variant of names with Arabic origins.

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Kali Liyah

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Kali Liyah

Spelling Variations

Kahlia Kayliah

Similar Names

Layla Aaliyah Samira Zahra

Personality Traits

MysteriousCreativeStrong-willedUnique

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