Zaliyah
Every Zaliyah since 2001 — 1,216 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaliyah
Zaliyah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,340 in 2025 with 166 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 1,216 American babies have been named Zaliyah. Its peak came in 2025, when 166 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 Zaliyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaliyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 166 | #1,340 |
| 2024 | 86 | #2,217 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,703 |
| 2022 | 82 | #2,294 |
| 2021 | 91 | #2,101 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,681 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,998 |
| 2018 | 55 | #3,003 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3,303 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,059 |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,649 |
| 2014 | 47 | #3,423 |
| 2013 | 54 | #3,075 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,416 |
| 2011 | 54 | #3,131 |
| 2010 | 38 | #4,022 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,475 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,276 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,546 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,833 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,491 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,211 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,496 |
| 2002 | 9 | #11,098 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,944 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zaliyah in 2025?
Zaliyah ranked #1,340 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 166 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaliyah?
1,216 babies have been named Zaliyah in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaliyah most popular?
Zaliyah peaked in 2025, when 166 newborns received the name.
Is Zaliyah a boy or girl name?
Zaliyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaliyah rising or falling?
Zaliyah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.