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UK girl's name

Kaliah

A feminine name derived from the Arabic word "kali" meaning "speech".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kaliah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaliah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 9 births.

This profile covers 68 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. 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.

Kaliah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 68 living people in the UK are called Kaliah. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kaliah ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 9 girls were registered as Kaliah.
  • About 68 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaliah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2771

2024

Births in 2024

9

Latest year

Peak year

2024

9 births

Estimated living

68

2026

Meaning

What does Kaliah mean?

The name Kaliah is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "Kali," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." The name has been in use since ancient times, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.

In the 7th century, the name Kaliah appeared in some early Islamic texts and historical records. It was a name given to both males and females during that era, although it was more commonly used for girls.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaliah was in the 9th century, when a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher, Kaliah ibn al-Rashid, lived in Baghdad. He was known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.

In the 12th century, Kaliah al-Hakim was a renowned poet and writer from the city of Damascus. Her works were widely celebrated and studied in the literary circles of the time.

During the 14th century, Kaliah al-Andalusi was a notable architect and engineer from the Iberian Peninsula. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several iconic buildings and structures in the region.

In the 16th century, Kaliah al-Maghribi was a famous explorer and traveler from Morocco. He documented his journeys across the Mediterranean and parts of Europe in a book that became a seminal work of travel literature.

Another notable figure with the name Kaliah was Kaliah al-Misri, a 17th-century physician and scholar from Egypt. He made significant contributions to the field of medicine and authored several treatises on various medical topics.

Over the centuries, the name Kaliah has been interpreted and adapted in different cultures and languages, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Arabic word "Kali," reflecting the name's timeless and enduring quality.

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Popularity

Kaliah over time

The chart below shows babies named Kaliah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kaliah, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kaliah
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Decades

Kaliah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaliah 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 #3462 35 5
2010s #4202 30 6
2000s #5061 3 1

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FAQ

Kaliah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kaliah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Kaliah was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.

When was Kaliah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 9 babies registered as Kaliah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kaliah?

A feminine name derived from the Arabic word "kali" meaning "speech".

How many people are called Kaliah in the UK?

A total of 68 babies have been registered as Kaliah across the 12 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.