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Zaliyah

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Pronounced zuh-LEE-uh /zə.ˈli.ə/Medium

Meaning: High, lofty, sublimeMedium

In 30 seconds: Zaliyah is an African American girl's name meaning 'high, lofty, sublime'.

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Origin MediumAfrican American

MeaningHigh, lofty, sublime

U.S. rank (2025)#1340 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births166 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,215

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

Zaliyah is a modern African American name carrying the sense of 'high' or 'lofty'. It belongs to a family of contemporary names built on the warm -iyah ending, prized for both meaning and melody.

The variant Zaleah shows how the name is sometimes simplified in spelling while keeping its sound. Its three flowing syllables give it a lifted, graceful feel that matches its meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Zaliyah is 'high, lofty, sublime', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Zaliyah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Zaleah

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Aaliyah— Shares the lofty meaning and the -liyah sound pattern.

Jaliyah— Echoes the same -aliyah ending and uplifted feel.

Jalayah— another modern pick

Naliyah— another African American name

Jaleah— shares the -ah ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaliyah mean?

Zaliyah is usually explained as meaning 'high, lofty, sublime' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Zaliyah?

It's commonly said zuh-LEE-uh /zə.ˈli.ə/.

Is Zaliyah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Zaliyah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Zaliyah?

In 2024, Zaliyah ranked #2210 in the U.S. for girls, with 86 births recorded.