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Zaliya

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Pronounced zah-LEE-ah /zɑˈli.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously an echo of Aaliyah ('exalted; sublime', Arabic) with a Za- opening; a fresh coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Aaliyah echo: Zaliya. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'zah-LEE-ah'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic

MeaningA modern name, variously an echo of Aaliyah ('exalted; sublime', Arabic) with a Za- opening; a fresh coinage; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#14903 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 93

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

Zaliya is a modern name, variously an echo of Aaliyah ('exalted; sublime', Arabic) with a Za- opening; a fresh coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'zah-LEE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zaliya is a modern name, variously an echo of Aaliyah ('exalted; sublime') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'zah-LEE-ah').

Overall data confidence 16%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

ZaliyahZaliaZaleeya

Nicknames

Zali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaliya mean?

Zaliya is a modern name, variously an echo of Aaliyah ('exalted; sublime'); we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Zaliya?

It's said zah-LEE-ah /zɑˈli.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zaliya a boy or girl name?

Zaliya is a girl's name.

How popular is Zaliya?

Zaliya is a very rare name in the U.S.