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UK girl's name

Shaliyah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "gift" or "present".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shaliyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shaliyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2004 to 2005. 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.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Shaliyah. 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 2006 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shaliyah ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Shaliyah.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shaliyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4798

2005

Births in 2005

3

Latest year

Peak year

2004

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Shaliyah mean?

The name Shaliyah is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Shelomoh, which means "peaceful" or "peaceful one." It is a feminine form of the male name Shlomo or Solomon.

The earliest recorded use of the name Shaliyah dates back to ancient Israel, where it was given to girls born into Jewish families. The name is mentioned in several ancient Hebrew texts, including the Talmud, which is a central text of Rabbinic Judaism.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Shaliyah was Shaliyah bat Yehudah, a renowned Jewish scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century CE. She was known for her expertise in Hebrew literature and her contributions to the preservation of Jewish culture.

Another famous Shaliyah was Shaliyah bat Avraham, a 12th-century Jewish mystic and philosopher who lived in Spain. She wrote extensively on the concept of divine love and the relationship between God and humanity.

In the 15th century, Shaliyah bat Moshe was a prominent Jewish writer and translator who lived in Italy. She is best known for her translations of philosophical and religious texts from Hebrew into Italian.

During the 16th century, Shaliyah bat Yitzchak was a respected Jewish scholar and teacher in the Ottoman Empire. She was renowned for her knowledge of the Talmud and her ability to interpret complex religious texts.

In the 18th century, Shaliyah bat Eliyahu was a prominent Jewish poet and writer who lived in Poland. Her works explored themes of faith, love, and the human condition, and she was celebrated for her lyrical and emotive writing style.

While the name Shaliyah has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various communities throughout history, reflecting the diversity and richness of cultural exchange.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shaliyah over time

The chart below shows babies named Shaliyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Shaliyah, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2005, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shaliyah
01223200420042005

Decades

Shaliyah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shaliyah 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
2000s #4698 6 2

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FAQ

Shaliyah: questions and answers

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

In 2005, Shaliyah was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Shaliyah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Shaliyah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shaliyah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "gift" or "present".

How many people are called Shaliyah in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Shaliyah across the 2 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.