Yaliyah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yaliyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 29 babies have been named Yaliyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yaliyah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #50,529 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #50,529
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yaliyah
Yaliyah is a girl name .
Yaliyah is currently ranked #50,529 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yaliyah include Yal, Yali, Yaliy, Yaliie, Yah, Yahy, Yahie, Yay, Yaie, and Yalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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