Kaliyah is a unique and melodic given name of American origin, derived from the Hebrew name Kali, meaning "my little one." It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and has since been used occasionally for both girls and boys. Pronounced /kəˈliːə/, it consists of two syllables, with stress on the second syllable.
"Kaliyah had a notable start with 5 babies named in 2004, but its popularity hasn't grown since."