Kaliah: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “uncertain”
- Origin
- Unknown
- Say it
- kuh-LEE-uh · 3 syllables
- Used for
- Girls
Kaliah appears to be a modern elaboration of Kalia, Kaleah, or related forms. Its etymology is uncertain, and multiple origins have been suggested for similar names. The origin of this name is not settled among etymologists.
How popular is Kaliah?
Babies named Kaliah in 2024109
2024 rank#1,843 girls
Peak year2021
Total US babies since 18802,555
Kaliah has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.
Names like Kaliah
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
- Avauncertain; possibly bird or life · Unknown
- Mayauncertain; often illusion or water · Unknown
- Ailanyuncertain · Unknown
- Alanauncertain; often linked to little rock or handsome · Unknown
- Leiauncertain; often used as a form of Leah · Unknown
- Londonfrom London, place name · Unknown
- Nayeliuncertain; often said to mean I love you · Unknown
- Elorauncertain; perhaps from Eliora or Laura · Unknown
Kaliah questions
What does the name Kaliah mean?
Kaliah means "uncertain". It comes from Unknown. Kaliah appears to be a modern elaboration of Kalia, Kaleah, or related forms. Its etymology is uncertain, and multiple origins have been suggested for similar names.
Is Kaliah a boy or girl name?
Kaliah is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Kaliah?
109 US babies were named Kaliah in 2024. Its peak year was 2021.
How do you pronounce Kaliah?
Kaliah is usually pronounced kuh-LEE-uh.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.