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Jaliyah is a feminine name used in African American. Behind the Name describes it this way: "An invented name, based on the sound of Aaliyah." It ranked #838 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, an invented name, based on the sound of Aaliyah. The entry lists its usage as African American (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Jaliyah ranked #838 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #838 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaliyah mean?
Behind the Name does not give Jaliyah a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: an invented name, based on the sound of Aaliyah.
Is Jaliyah a popular name?
Jaliyah ranked #838 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Jaliyah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Jaliyah appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Jaliyah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
