Jaliyah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Jaliyah is of Arabic origin, meaning 'clear' or 'bright'. The name has evolved through various forms and has gained popularity in the modern era, especially within African-American communities. It embodies traits of clarity and individuality, and it does not have biblical relevance.

The name Jaliyah 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jaliyah has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling 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, 'Jaliyah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8318th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 749th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 600th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jaliyah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jaliyah"

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Pronunciation

/dʒəˈliːə/

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Origin

Arabic

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Etymology

Jaliyah is derived from the Arabic word 'jali', which means 'to be clear' or 'to be evident'. It is often associated with clarity and brightness.

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Meaning

clear, bright

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Language Evolution

Jaliya, Jaliyah, Jali

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Historical Usage

Jaliyah gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a modern name choice among African-American communities.

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Variants & Derivatives

Jaliyah, Jali, Jaliyah

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Jaliyah is viewed as a trendy and unique name, often associated with strength and individuality.

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Famous People

Jaliyah McCoy, a notable figure in social media., Jaliyah Johnson, an emerging artist.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jaliyah"

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 "Jaliyah"

"Jaliyah" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 8318th of 27321 131
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 749th of 35406 5,677
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 600th of 30306 6,138

Regional Popularity of "Jaliyah" 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 "Jaliyah" 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)
100.00%
3685th/3685
85.79%
3839th/4475
65.42%
3398th/5194
90.11%
5692nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
16.74%
767th/4582
19.15%
989th/5164
7.06%
516th/7313
21.53%
1607th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
16.72%
666th/3984
15.49%
695th/4487
6.02%
411th/6822
21.83%
1370th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Jaliyah"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jaliyah" 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.