Kaliah
2025 SSA
About Kaliah
Kaliah is a beautiful feminine name with diverse cultural origins. It may derive from Hebrew, meaning "crown of laurels" or "laurel crown," symbolizing honor and achievement. In some interpretations, it's connected to the Arabic name Khalia, meaning "eternal." Kaliah has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s, appealing to parents seeking unique names with meaningful origins. The name fits well with the trend toward melodic, multi-syllabic girls' names ending in "ah" sounds. Kaliah offers the cute nickname options of "Kali" or "Lia," while maintaining its distinctive full form.
Pronounced kuh-LY-uh.
As of October 2026, Kaliah ranked #1723 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1623 in 2021.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,242 | 84 | 47 |
| 2015 | #1,917 | 106 | 59.4 |
| 2016 | #1,891 | 107 | 60.4 |
| 2017 | #1,968 | 101 | 58.5 |
| 2018 | #1,931 | 103 | 60.5 |
| 2019 | #1,868 | 108 | 64.3 |
| 2020 | #1,707 | 119 | 73.6 |
| 2021 | #1,623 | 129 | 78.6 |
| 2022 | #1,824 | 112 | 68.3 |
| 2023 | #1,839 | 109 | 67.9 |
| 2024 | #1,840 | 109 | 67.3 |
| 2025 | #1,723 | 118 | 73.4 |
World rankings
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Famous Kaliahs
- Kaliah Dior Newman
daughter of "Dance Mom," Kira Girard and younger half-sister to dancer Kalani Hilliker