Naliyah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnah-LEE-yah / /nəˈliː.jə/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: tender; Hebrew: God is my light
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Naliyah is often associated with gentleness and compassion. In Hebrew tradition, names that reference light and divinity are common, reflecting a spiritual significance.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Nalia
- Naliyah
International Variants
- Nalia (Arabic)
- Naliyah (Hebrew)
Famous people named Naliyah
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Fictional characters named Naliyah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Naliyah was first seen in the United States in 1998. Naliyah has ranked as high as #1254 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Naliyah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Naliyah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 | |
| TX | 12 | |
| AZ | 8 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 52 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 68 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 61 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2024 | 106 |