Naliyah Girl

Popularity: #844 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

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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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 13
23%
TX 12
21%
AZ 8
14%
NY 7
12%
FL 7
12%
NC 5
9%
IL 5
9%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19988
19998
20007
200112
200250
200334
200434
200541
200634
200753
200852
200959
201060
201168
201259
201361
201451
201553
201648
201759
201847
201944
202039
202159
202260
202356
2024106