Kaaliyah
2 countries#5238 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kaaliyah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
437 births recorded 1994–2025 · currently #5238 · peaked in 2002 with 27 births
Most common in: California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2018–2018 · peaked in 2018 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2018–2018 · peaked in 2018 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kaaliyah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5906 | — |
| 2007 | #5526 | ↑380 |
| 2008 | #5750 | ↓224 |
| 2009 | #6544 | ↓794 |
| 2010 | #5977 | ↑567 |
| 2011 | #5728 | ↑249 |
| 2012 | #8208 | ↓2480 |
| 2013 | #9036 | ↓828 |
| 2014 | #8966 | ↑70 |
| 2015 | #8447 | ↑519 |
| 2016 | #9411 | ↓964 |
| 2017 | #8299 | ↑1112 |
| 2018 | #12464 | ↓4165 |
| 2019 | #7342 | ↑5122 |
| 2020 | #10250 | ↓2908 |
| 2021 | #8978 | ↑1272 |
| 2022 | #8032 | ↑946 |
| 2023 | #8055 | ↓23 |
| 2024 | #7594 | ↑461 |
| 2025 | #5238 | ↑2356 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaaliyah
Is Kaaliyah a popular name?
Yes — Kaaliyah currently ranks #5238 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kaaliyah more common for boys or girls?
Kaaliyah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kaaliyah most popular?
Kaaliyah peaked in 2002 in United States, with 27 recorded births that year.
Is Kaaliyah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kaaliyah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #13430 in 1994 to #5238 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kaaliyah?
At least 440 babies have been recorded with the name Kaaliyah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kaaliyah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kaaliyah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kaaliyah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kaaliyah include Jordi, Josselyn, Kamri.
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