Jaliyah
Every Jaliyah since 1994 — 12,277 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaliyah
Jaliyah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #838 in 2025 with 324 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 12,277 American babies have been named Jaliyah. Its peak came in 2011, when 704 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaliyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaliyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 324 | #838 |
| 2024 | 351 | #801 |
| 2023 | 453 | #646 |
| 2022 | 491 | #607 |
| 2021 | 523 | #578 |
| 2020 | 570 | #529 |
| 2019 | 567 | #541 |
| 2018 | 499 | #605 |
| 2017 | 483 | #622 |
| 2016 | 496 | #607 |
| 2015 | 518 | #584 |
| 2014 | 587 | #528 |
| 2013 | 606 | #494 |
| 2012 | 671 | #465 |
| 2011 | 704 | #442 |
| 2010 | 636 | #475 |
| 2009 | 627 | #490 |
| 2008 | 564 | #546 |
| 2007 | 401 | #727 |
| 2006 | 358 | #770 |
| 2005 | 323 | #800 |
| 2004 | 322 | #793 |
| 2003 | 275 | #879 |
| 2002 | 284 | #820 |
| 2001 | 186 | #1,127 |
| 2000 | 101 | #1,733 |
| 1995 | 58 | #2,291 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaliyah in 2025?
Jaliyah ranked #838 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 324 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaliyah?
12,277 babies have been named Jaliyah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaliyah most popular?
Jaliyah peaked in 2011, when 704 newborns received the name.
Is Jaliyah a boy or girl name?
Jaliyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaliyah rising or falling?
Jaliyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.