An estimated 12,810 living Americans are named Kaliyah.
How rare is Kaliyah?
Kaliyah is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 791 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Kaliyah?
The median age of a living American named Kaliyah is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 18 years old.
Is Kaliyah still popular?
Yes. Kaliyah is holding steady, with 791 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Kaliyah most common?
Kaliyah has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 5.1× more often than the national baseline.
1994Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
791
All-time
12,946
Diaspora map
Kaliyah spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Carolina, and West Virginia (2023) and ran high in 13 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Carolina, and West Virginia, 2023 · over-represented in 13 states over 1 year
