How Many People Are Named Naliyah?

Complete statistics for the name Naliyah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Naliyah
Very Rare
1,262
Estimated People
1 in 261,490
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,262 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 13

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 8
California 150
Colorado 7
Florida 35
Illinois 16
Massachusetts 5
Maryland 5
Michigan 12
North Carolina 5
New York 57
Ohio 5
Pennsylvania 10
Texas 39
Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Naliyah

How Many People Have the Name Naliyah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,262 people in the United States currently share the name Naliyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 261,490 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Naliyah a Common or Rare Name?

Naliyah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Naliyah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Naliyah are covered in full on the Naliyah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Naliyah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Naliyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Naliyah is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Naliyah Most Popular?

The name Naliyah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 106 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Naliyah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Naliyah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Naliyah?

Approximately 1,262 people in the United States share the name Naliyah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Naliyah a rare name?

Naliyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 261,490 Americans has this name.

What does the name Naliyah mean?

The meaning and origin of Naliyah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Naliyah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Naliyah are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Naliyah most popular?

The name Naliyah reached its peak in 2024, with 106 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,262
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 261,490
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2024
Male %0%
Female %100%

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