Kaaliyah
Kaaliyah is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,968 in the US, popular nicknames include Kaa, Kay, and Kaaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Kaaliyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 413 babies have been named Kaaliyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaaliyah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,968 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,968
- Total SSA Count
- 14
Nicknames
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About the Name Kaaliyah
Kaaliyah is a girl name .
Kaaliyah is currently ranked #7,968 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kaaliyah include Kaa, Kay, Kaaie, and Kaalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis