Faith vs Kaliyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fai, Fay, Faie

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Kaliyah

Girl #443 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, exalted crown"

Origin: Arabic/Hebrew blend

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#443
Total SSA Count
701
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kali, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Faith Rank #249
Kaliyah Rank #443

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 vs #443 for Kaliyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faith ___

  • Faith Hope
  • Faith Grace
  • Faith Ann
  • Faith Marie
  • Faith Elizabeth
  • Faith Joy

Kaliyah ___

  • Kaliyah Rose
  • Kaliyah Grace
  • Kaliyah Marie
  • Kaliyah Jade
  • Kaliyah Faith
  • Kaliyah Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faith

Hope Grace Joy Love Charity

If you choose Kaliyah

Zariah Amara Jamari Kylan Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faith or Kaliyah more popular?

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 compared to Kaliyah at #443 in the United States.

What do Faith and Kaliyah mean?

Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin). Kaliyah means "beloved, exalted crown" (Arabic/Hebrew blend origin).

Are Faith and Kaliyah boy or girl names?

Faith is primarily a girl name. Kaliyah is primarily a girl name.

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