Kaaliyah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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
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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, Kaal, Kaaly, Kaalie, Kaali, Kaaliy, Kaaliie, Yah, Yahy, Yahie, Kay, and Kaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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