Kaliah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kaliah is of Hebrew origin, meaning strength or firmness. The name has evolved from Kaliyah to its modern form Kaliah. It embodies traits of resilience and strength, with no significant biblical relevance. Kaliah has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique name choice.
The name Kaliah 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, Kaliah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling 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, 'Kaliah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14973rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7527th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2488th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1888th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kaliah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kaliah"
Pronunciation
/kəˈliːə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Kaliah is derived from the Hebrew name 'Kaliyah,' which means 'to be strong' or 'to be firm.' The name is often associated with qualities of resilience and strength.
Meaning
strength, firmness
Language Evolution
Kaliyah, Kalia, Kaliah
Historical Usage
Kaliah has gained popularity particularly in recent decades within various cultures, often influenced by trends in naming and the appeal of unique or less common names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kaliyah, Kalia
Modern Popularity & Image
Kaliah is perceived as a modern and unique name, often chosen for its aesthetic qualities and positive meaning associated with strength.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kaliah"
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 "Kaliah"
"Kaliah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14973rd of 19264 | 14 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7527th of 27321 | 153 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2488th of 35406 | 1,095 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1888th of 30306 | 1,293 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaliah" 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 "Kaliah" 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) |
85.07% 3135th/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
- |
93.73% 5921st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
64.14% 2939th/4582 |
65.14% 3364th/5164 |
30.53% 2233rd/7313 |
35.21% 2628th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
50.03% 1993rd/3984 |
58.48% 2624th/4487 |
24.99% 1705th/6822 |
32.27% 2025th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kaliah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kaliah" 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.