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UK girl's name

Kaliyah

A feminine name meaning "victorious", "prosperous", or "blessed" in Arabic.

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.

Kaliyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaliyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #934, with 38 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 38 births.

This profile covers 340 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.

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

We estimate that about 342 living people in the UK are called Kaliyah. 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

  • Kaliyah ranked #934 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 38 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 38 girls were registered as Kaliyah.
  • Kaliyah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #625 in 2022.
  • About 342 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaliyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#934

2024

Births in 2024

38

Latest year

Peak year

2024

38 births

Estimated living

342

2026

Meaning

What does Kaliyah mean?

The name Kaliyah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the early Islamic era. It is a feminine name derived from the Arabic word "kali," which means "beloved" or "dear one." The name carries a sense of affection and endearment.

Historically, the name Kaliyah gained prominence in regions with a strong Arabic cultural influence, particularly in the Middle East and parts of North Africa. Its usage can be found in ancient Arabic texts and literature, reflecting the cultural significance of names with endearing meanings.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Kaliyah was a renowned 10th-century Arab poet and scholar from Cordoba, Spain. Known for her poetic talents and intellectual prowess, she left a lasting impact on the literary and academic circles of her time.

Another prominent figure was Kaliyah bint al-Husayn, a 9th-century Muslim princess and scholar from the Abbasid Caliphate. She was renowned for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the advancement of women's education during that era.

In the 12th century, Kaliyah al-Dimashqi was a respected scholar and physician from Damascus, Syria. Her extensive knowledge of herbal medicine and natural remedies earned her recognition throughout the region.

During the 14th century, Kaliyah al-Andalusiya was a celebrated calligraphist and artist from the Andalusian region of Spain. Her intricate calligraphic works were highly sought after and displayed in renowned institutions of the time.

In the 16th century, Kaliyah al-Maghribiya was a renowned poet and writer from Morocco. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, were widely appreciated and influential in the literary circles of her era.

While the name Kaliyah has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in the Arab world and regions influenced by Arabic culture, its usage has also spread to other parts of the world due to cultural exchange and migration patterns.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kaliyah over time

The chart below shows babies named Kaliyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Kaliyah, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 38 births in 2024, compared with 38 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kaliyah
010192938200020122024

Decades

Kaliyah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaliyah 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 #1241 135 5
2010s #2030 153 10
2000s #3121 52 9

Geography

Where Kaliyah is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kaliyah. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Kaliyah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #625 in 2022.

Scotland
4

Across the UK

Kaliyah in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#625 in 2022

1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered

Related

Names similar to Kaliyah

FAQ

Kaliyah: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Kaliyah was ranked #934 for girls in England and Wales, with 38 births registered.

When was Kaliyah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 38 babies registered as Kaliyah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kaliyah?

A feminine name meaning "victorious", "prosperous", or "blessed" in Arabic.

How many people are called Kaliyah in the UK?

A total of 340 babies have been registered as Kaliyah across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.

Where is Kaliyah most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Kaliyah ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #625 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.