Kaliyah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kaliyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 5 babies have been named Kaliyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaliyah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,063 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,063
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kaliyah
Kaliyah is a boy name .
Is Kaliyah a boy or girl name? Kaliyah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,063 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #443. Kaliyah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kaliyah is currently ranked #28,063 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kaliyah include Kal, Kali, Kaliy, Kaliie, Yah, Yahy, Yahie, Kay, Kaie, and Kalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kaliyah include Kali, Kalil, Kalix . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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