An estimated 12,146 living Americans are named Jaliyah.
How rare is Jaliyah?
Jaliyah is uncommon among babies today, with 324 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 54% from its 2011 peak.
How old is the typical Jaliyah?
The median age of a living American named Jaliyah is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 18 years old.
Is Jaliyah still popular?
Yes. Jaliyah is holding steady, with 324 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Jaliyah most common?
Jaliyah has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 8.1× more often than the national baseline.
1994Peak 20112025
Peak year
2011
Decline from peak
54%
2025
324
All-time
12,277
Diaspora map
Jaliyah spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina (2011) and ran high in 12 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina, 2011 · over-represented in 12 states over 1 year
