UK girl's name
Jaliyah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "majestic" or "exalted one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jaliyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaliyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2888, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 8 births.
This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2010 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Jaliyah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Jaliyah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaliyah ranked #2888 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 8 girls were registered as Jaliyah.
- • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaliyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2888
2022
Births in 2022
8
Latest year
Peak year
2022
8 births
Estimated living
31
2026
Meaning
What does Jaliyah mean?
The name Jaliyah is believed to have its origins in Arabic, where it is derived from the root word "jalal," meaning "glory" or "majesty." It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Arabic-speaking regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
While the exact origins of the name Jaliyah are not well documented, it is thought to be a variation of the more common Arabic name Jalilah, which also stems from the root "jalal." This root word is often used in Arabic to describe the divine attributes of God, adding a sense of reverence and respect to names derived from it.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jaliyah can be found in the works of famous Arab poets and writers from the 20th century. However, it is important to note that the name's usage was likely limited to certain regions and communities during this time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jaliyah. One example is Jaliyah Al-Muhairi, an Emirati writer and poet born in 1971, who has published several collections of poetry and received numerous literary awards in the Arab world.
Another prominent figure with the name Jaliyah is Jaliyah Al-Naqbi, an Emirati singer and actress born in 1983. She has gained recognition for her roles in various television shows and films, as well as her contributions to the music industry in the United Arab Emirates.
In the field of sports, Jaliyah Khatib is a Jordanian tennis player born in 1995, who has represented her country in several international competitions and tournaments.
Jaliyah Al-Shuaibi, born in 1980, is a Kuwaiti businesswoman and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the economic landscape of the Gulf region through her various ventures and initiatives.
Lastly, Jaliyah Al-Ahbabi, born in 1992, is a prominent Emirati fashion designer and influencer, known for her modern and innovative designs that blend traditional Arabic elements with contemporary styles.
It is important to note that while these individuals have achieved recognition in their respective fields, the name Jaliyah has only gained widespread popularity and usage relatively recently, particularly among Arabic-speaking communities and those with cultural ties to the Middle East and North Africa.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaliyah over time
The chart below shows babies named Jaliyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jaliyah, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2022, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaliyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaliyah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3807 | 17 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5276 | 14 | 4 |
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FAQ
Jaliyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaliyah in the UK right now?
In 2022, Jaliyah was ranked #2888 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Jaliyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 8 babies registered as Jaliyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaliyah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "majestic" or "exalted one".
How many people are called Jaliyah in the UK?
A total of 31 babies have been registered as Jaliyah across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.