Kaliah is of Hebrew origin, meaning "vocal" or "sweet-voiced." It is a modern creation, popularized as a variant spelling of the name Caliah. The name has gained popularity in recent years due to its uniqueness and the appealing sound it creates with various middle names and last names. Kaliah is often associated with the biblical character Kahaloth, who was one of King David's wives.
Kaliah has seen a significant rise in popularity over the years, with a noticeable spike starting around the late 90s and early 2000s, peaking at 119 births in 2020 and 129 in 2021. The name first appeared on the radar in 1978 with 9 births, but it wasn't until a decade later that it began to gain more traction, with consistent growth throughout the late 80s and early 90s.