Naliyah
Every Naliyah since 1998 — 1,332 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naliyah
Naliyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,529 in 2025 with 70 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 1,332 American babies have been named Naliyah. Its peak came in 2024, when 106 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Naliyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naliyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | #2,529 |
| 2024 | 106 | #1,887 |
| 2023 | 56 | #3,006 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,848 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,880 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,765 |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,535 |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,383 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,864 |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,366 |
| 2015 | 53 | #3,169 |
| 2014 | 51 | #3,216 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,831 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,929 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,631 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,891 |
| 2009 | 59 | #2,958 |
| 2008 | 52 | #3,251 |
| 2007 | 53 | #3,235 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,331 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,629 |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,156 |
| 2003 | 34 | #4,010 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,968 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,575 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,739 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naliyah in 2025?
Naliyah ranked #2,529 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 70 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naliyah?
1,332 babies have been named Naliyah in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naliyah most popular?
Naliyah peaked in 2024, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Naliyah a boy or girl name?
Naliyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naliyah rising or falling?
Naliyah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.