How Many People Are Named Kaliya?
Complete statistics for the name Kaliya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaliya means 'the one who protects' in Sanskrit, making it both rare and meaningful. Only 1,031 people named Kaliya live in the US today, which means 1 in 320,226 Americans share this unique name. The peak year was 2009, with 57 births, showing its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 1,039 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaliya Through the Generations
Kaliya, a name steeped in protective symbolism, has seen a steady but slowly declining trend since its peak in 2009. With only 1,039 total births recorded in the US, it's clear that Kaliya remains a niche choice. The majority of those named Kaliya are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name embraced by newer generations. As of now, there are 1,031 individuals bearing this name, with 1,019 of them being under 30 years old, highlighting its contemporary appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaliya's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Kaliya
How Many People Have the Name Kaliya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,031 people in the United States currently share the name Kaliya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 320,226 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaliya a Common or Rare Name?
Kaliya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kaliya Mean?
Kaliya means "the one who protects" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaliya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaliya Most Popular?
The name Kaliya reached peak popularity in 2009, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kaliya?
Approximately 1,031 people named Kaliya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,039. That works out to roughly 1 in 320,226 Americans.
Is Kaliya a rare name?
Kaliya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 320,226 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaliya mean?
Kaliya means "the one who protects" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Kaliya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaliya are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaliya most popular?
Kaliya peaked in 2009 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.