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Keliah

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Pronounced kuh-LYE-uh /kəˈlaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern American coinage joining the Ke- prefix to the -iah ending. A name Kelaiah appears once in the Book of Ezra as a man's name, but that is not the usual route here; the origins are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern -iah coinage: Keliah lifts on a bright ending (said 'kuh-LYE-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningA modern American coinage joining the Ke- prefix to the -iah ending. A name Kelaiah appears once in the Book of Ezra as a man's name, but that is not the usual route here; the origins are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14325 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 168

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

Keliah is a modern American coinage on the Ke- plus -iah pattern that has shaped so many recent girls' names. A similar-looking name, Kelaiah, appears once in the Book of Ezra as a man's name, though that is not the usual route here. The origins are uncertain, which we note (said 'kuh-LYE-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, invented, and lifting.

Did you know? A near-namesake, Kelaiah, turns up once in the Book of Ezra as a man's name — but that is rarely what modern families have in mind. Keliah's routes are uncertain, which we note honestly.

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Keliah — Modern Ke- + -iah coinage; Kelaiah (Ezra) not the usual route

Variations

KeliaKeliyahKaliah

Nicknames

KelLiaKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keliah mean?

Keliah is a modern coinage on the Ke- and -iah patterns. No single route is documented, which we note.

How do you pronounce Keliah?

It's said kuh-LYE-uh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Keliah a boy or girl name?

Keliah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Keliah?

Keliah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.