Caliyah
girl name#1990 in 2025Caliyah entered the US charts in 1994, peaked at #1902 in 2017, ranks #1990 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1994–2025
#1990
rank today
#1902
peak (2017)
96
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9251 |
| 2000s | #3429 |
| 2010s | #2045 |
| 2020s | #2121 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Caliyah has been most popular in FL, TX, GA.
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Caliyah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Caliyah is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Caliyah in 2025?
- Caliyah ranks #1990 among US girl names in 2025, with 96 babies given the name.
- When was the name Caliyah most popular?
- Caliyah peaked in 2017, reaching #1902 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Caliyah with classmates?
- Caliyah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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