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Kaaliyah

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Pronounced kah-LEE-ah /kɑˈli.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Aaliyah — from Arabic, 'exalted; sublime; the highest; ascending'Low

In 30 seconds: Exalted; sublime; the highest: Kaaliyah spells Aaliyah. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'kah-LEE-ah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Aaliyah — from Arabic, 'exalted; sublime; the highest; ascending'

U.S. rank (2024)#7743 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 413

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kaaliyah is a spelling of Aaliyah — from Arabic, 'exalted; sublime; the highest; ascending' (the feminine of Ali). A lyrical, modern name (said 'kah-LEE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, exalted-and-sublime at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Aaliyah means 'exalted; sublime; the highest; ascending' in Arabic — Kaaliyah is a spelling, lyrical and modern (said 'kah-LEE-ah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Aaliyah — Arabic etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaaliyah mean?

Kaaliyah spells Aaliyah — Arabic 'exalted; sublime; the highest'.

How do you pronounce Kaaliyah?

It's said kah-LEE-ah /kɑˈli.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kaaliyah a boy or girl name?

Kaaliyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaaliyah?

Kaaliyah is a rare spelling in the U.S.