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Haliyah

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Pronounced hah-LEE-yah /hɑːˈliː.jə/Medium

Meaning: A respelling near Aaliyah (Arabic, 'ascending; exalted; sublime') and Halia (Hawaiian/Greek). As spelled here the route is layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing name: Haliyah sits near Aaliyah ('exalted') (said 'hah-LEE-yah'). Soft and current.
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Origin LowArabic, English
MeaningA respelling near Aaliyah (Arabic, 'ascending; exalted; sublime') and Halia (Hawaiian/Greek). As spelled here the route is layered, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#16033 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419972023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Haliyah sits near Aaliyah ('exalted') and Halia. Its route is layered, which we note - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'hah-LEE-yah').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Haliyah reads near Aaliyah (Arabic, 'ascending; exalted') and Halia - a soft, current name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'hah-LEE-yah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References - Haliyah — near Aaliyah 'exalted' / Halia; layered

Variations

AaliyahHaliyaHalia

Nicknames

HaliLiyah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haliyah mean?

Haliyah is a respelling near Aaliyah ('ascending; exalted') and Halia; routes layered.

How do you pronounce Haliyah?

It's said hah-LEE-yah /hɑːˈliː.jə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Haliyah a boy or girl name?

Haliyah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Haliyah?

Haliyah is extremely rare in the U.S.

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