How Many People Are Named Kaliyah?
Complete statistics for the name Kaliyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaliyah means 'kingly' in Arabic, making it both regal and rare, only 1 in 27,365 Americans share this name. With just over 12,000 people named Kaliyah alive today, it's clear this is a genuinely modern name, with most under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 12,151 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaliyah Through the Generations
Kaliyah has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 701 births, marking it as a rising star among female names. The average age of those named Kaliyah is just 13, indicating its strong appeal to younger parents. Of the 12,059 estimated to be alive today, 99% are under 30, highlighting how this name is firmly rooted in contemporary culture.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaliyah's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Kaliyah
How Many People Have the Name Kaliyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,059 people in the United States currently share the name Kaliyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,365 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaliyah a Common or Rare Name?
Kaliyah 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 Kaliyah Mean?
Kaliyah means "kingly" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaliyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaliyah Most Popular?
The name Kaliyah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 701 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Kaliyah?
Approximately 12,059 people named Kaliyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,151. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,365 Americans.
Is Kaliyah a rare name?
Kaliyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,365 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaliyah mean?
Kaliyah means "kingly" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Kaliyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaliyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaliyah most popular?
Kaliyah peaked in 2024 with 701 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.