Waliyah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Waliyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 21 babies have been named Waliyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Waliyah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,213 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,213
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Waliyah
Waliyah is a girl name .
Waliyah is currently ranked #10,213 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Waliyah include Wal, Wali, Waliy, Waliie, Yah, Yahy, Yahie, Way, Waie, and Walkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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