Khaliyah

Girl name

Khaliyah has been given to 1,602 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It peaked in 2009.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,602

Peak year

2009 (78 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1994

10-year trend

▼ -28%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Khaliyah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kaliyahgirl

12,951 babies since 1994

Khalilahgirl

1,699 babies since 1975

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FAQ

How popular is the name Khaliyah?

Khaliyah has been given to 1,602 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Khaliyah peak?

Khaliyah peaked in 2009, when 78 babies were given the name.

Is Khaliyah a girl or boy name?

Khaliyah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Khaliyah are girls).

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