What is the origin of the name Kaliyah?

Kaliyah is a name of African origin.

How popular is the name Kaliyah?

Kaliyah is currently ranked #443 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kaliyah?

Kaliyah is pronounced kah-LEE-yah.

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Kaliyah

kah-LEE-yah

Popularity

#443

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

African

Total Births

12,151

Peak Year

#701 in 2024

First Recorded

1994

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Kaliyah is a modern American name, often considered a variant of Calia or a combination of prefixes and suffixes. The meaning is not definitively established.

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Kali Liyah

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Kali Liyah

Spelling Variations

Kalia Caliyah Kaliya

Similar Names

Aaliyah Amari Nala Zariah

Personality Traits

independentstronguniquebeautiful

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