Qualiyah is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "kualia," which means to struggle or fight against something hard or difficult. The name is often associated with strength and resilience, reflecting its roots in a language that also gave us other notable names like Kilimanjaro and safari. In many cultures, giving a child a name with meaningful origins is believed to imbue the child with the qualities suggested by the name's meaning.
"Only two years saw babies named Qualiyah, with six born in 2004 and eight in 2015, totaling fourteen."