How Many People Are Named Saliyah?

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

Saliyah
Very Rare
Arabic

Saliyah means 'princess' in Arabic, making it a regal choice. Only 520 people named Saliyah live in the US today, which is just 1 in 634,620 Americans. The majority, 100%, are under 30, showing how modern this name really is.

~520
Living in US
1 in 634,620
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Princess
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Regal Determined Charismatic
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,054
Worldwide Bearers
#65,432
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
8,845
🇲🇾 Malaysia
121
🇵🇰 Pakistan
55
🇺🇸 United States
11
🇮🇳 India
8
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🇺🇬 Uganda
2
🇬🇧 England
1
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
520 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
524
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 524 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
96

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

📜 Saliyah Through the Generations

Saliyah peaked in popularity in 2010 with 36 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. With an average age of 14, most people named Saliyah are under 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern name. The name's rarity and recent surge suggest it's favored among younger parents looking for unique names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 6
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Saliyah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Saliyah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Saliyah

How Many People Have the Name Saliyah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 520 people in the United States currently share the name Saliyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 634,620 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Saliyah a Common or Rare Name?

Saliyah 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 Saliyah Mean?

Saliyah means "princess" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Saliyah Most Popular?

The name Saliyah reached peak popularity in 2010, with 36 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 Saliyah?

Approximately 520 people named Saliyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 524. That works out to roughly 1 in 634,620 Americans.

Is Saliyah a rare name?

Saliyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 634,620 Americans has this name.

What does the name Saliyah mean?

Saliyah means "princess" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Saliyah more male or female?

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

When was Saliyah most popular?

Saliyah peaked in 2010 with 36 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.

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 US520
All-Time Births524
1 in X1 in 634,620
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2010
World Rank#65,432
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.