Naliah
Every Naliah since 2002 — 357 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naliah
Naliah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,350 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 357 American babies have been named Naliah. Its peak came in 2021, when 24 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 Naliah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naliah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,350 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,847 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,849 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,378 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,361 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,366 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,622 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,709 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,772 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,348 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,886 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,818 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,289 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,509 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,086 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,422 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,587 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,316 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,615 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,195 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,671 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,492 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,195 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,290 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naliah in 2025?
Naliah ranked #5,350 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naliah?
357 babies have been named Naliah in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naliah most popular?
Naliah peaked in 2021, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Naliah a boy or girl name?
Naliah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naliah rising or falling?
Naliah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.