How Many People Are Named Naliyah?

Complete statistics for the name Naliyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Naliyah
Very Rare
Arabic

Naliyah means 'the seeker' in Arabic, making it a name rich with purpose. With only 1,253 people named Naliyah in the US today, you're one in 263,436 Americans who share this unique moniker. The name peaked in 2024 with 106 births, showing it's still gaining popularity.

~1,253
Living in US
1 in 263,436
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
The seeker
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Inspired
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 represents introspection and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,555
Worldwide Bearers
#506,891
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
288
🇺🇸 United States
1,253
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,253 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
1,262
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,262 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
66

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Naliyah Through the Generations

Naliyah, a name that's truly on the rise, saw its highest birth rate in 2024 with 106 new babies. As of now, there are 1,253 people named Naliyah in the United States, all under the age of 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern choice. This trend suggests that Naliyah will continue to grow in popularity among younger parents looking for a distinctive name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 150
New York 57
Texas 39
Florida 35
Illinois 16
Michigan 12
Pennsylvania 10
Arizona 8
Colorado 7
Massachusetts 5

✨ Similar Names to Naliyah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Naliyah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Naliyah

How Many People Have the Name Naliyah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,253 people in the United States currently share the name Naliyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 263,436 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Naliyah a Common or Rare Name?

Naliyah 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 Naliyah Mean?

Naliyah means "the seeker" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Naliyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Naliyah Most Popular?

The name Naliyah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 106 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Naliyah?

Approximately 1,253 people named Naliyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,262. That works out to roughly 1 in 263,436 Americans.

Is Naliyah a rare name?

Naliyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 263,436 Americans has this name.

What does the name Naliyah mean?

Naliyah means "the seeker" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Naliyah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Naliyah are male and 100% are female.

When was Naliyah most popular?

Naliyah peaked in 2024 with 106 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,253
All-Time Births1,262
1 in X1 in 263,436
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2024
World Rank#506,891
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.