Kaaliyah
Girl nameKaaliyah has been given to 437 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It peaked in 2002. In 2025, about 1 in 66,969 girls was named Kaaliyah.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
437
Peak year
2002 (27 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1994
10-year trend
▲ +85%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kaaliyah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kaaliyah.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kaaliyah?
Kaaliyah has been given to 437 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kaaliyah peak?
Kaaliyah peaked in 2002, when 27 babies were given the name.
Is Kaaliyah a girl or boy name?
Kaaliyah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kaaliyah are girls).
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