Caliyah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Caliyah is a modern English name with roots linked to names like Kaliyah and Aliyah, meaning 'to ascend' or 'to rise'. It has evolved in form and popularity over recent decades, reflecting contemporary naming trends. The name does not have biblical relevance and is viewed positively in modern contexts.
The name Caliyah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Caliyah has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Caliyah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19434th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3126th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2059th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Caliyah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Caliyah"
Pronunciation
/kəˈliːə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Caliyah is a contemporary name that appears to be derived from a combination of sounds and influences from names like 'Kaliyah' and 'Aliyah', which have Hebrew roots.
Meaning
to ascend, to rise
Language Evolution
Kaliyah, Aliyah
Historical Usage
Caliyah has gained popularity in the late 20th to early 21st century as part of a broader trend of unique and modern names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kaliyah, Aliyah, Calia
Modern Popularity & Image
Caliyah is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Caliyah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Caliyah"
"Caliyah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 19434th of 27321 | 19 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3126th of 35406 | 798 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2059th of 30306 | 1,124 |
Regional Popularity of "Caliyah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Caliyah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
56.00% 2566th/4582 |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
34.72% 2539th/7313 |
76.74% 5727th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
45.21% 1801st/3984 |
92.78% 4163rd/4487 |
23.78% 1622nd/6822 |
45.22% 2838th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Caliyah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Caliyah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.