Jaliyah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-LEE-ah / /dʒəˈliːə/Arabic; English
Meaning
Arabic: exalted; English: variant of Jaliyah
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Jaliyah is derived from the root meaning 'exalted' or 'elevated,' often used in names to convey a sense of honor. In English, it is considered a modern variant of names like Jaliyah or Jaliyah, reflecting contemporary naming trends.
Trend Summary
Jaliyah reflects a growing trend towards unique and modern names in contemporary naming practices.
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Variants
- Jaliyah
- Jaliah
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaliyah was first seen in the United States in 1994. Jaliyah has ranked as high as #736 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Florida, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Jaliyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jaliyah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 46 | |
| TX | 37 | |
| CA | 21 | |
| GA | 20 | |
| OH | 19 | |
| MS | 16 | |
| NC | 16 | |
| IL | 16 | |
| SC | 16 | |
| TN | 15 | |
| NY | 15 | |
| LA | 15 | |
| PA | 10 | |
| VA | 9 | |
| IN | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 81 |
| 1998 | 80 |
| 1999 | 65 |
| 2000 | 101 |
| 2001 | 186 |
| 2002 | 284 |
| 2003 | 275 |
| 2004 | 322 |
| 2005 | 323 |
| 2006 | 358 |
| 2007 | 401 |
| 2008 | 563 |
| 2009 | 627 |
| 2010 | 636 |
| 2011 | 704 |
| 2012 | 671 |
| 2013 | 606 |
| 2014 | 587 |
| 2015 | 518 |
| 2016 | 495 |
| 2017 | 483 |
| 2018 | 499 |
| 2019 | 567 |
| 2020 | 570 |
| 2021 | 523 |
| 2022 | 488 |
| 2023 | 452 |
| 2024 | 350 |