Caliya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Caliya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 214 babies have been named Caliya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caliya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,539 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #20,539
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Caliya
Caliya is a girl name .
Caliya is currently ranked #20,539 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caliya include Cal, Cali, Caliy, Caliie, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Caliya include Cali, Calista, Caliana, Caliyah, Calia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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