Kalyah is a unique and captivating name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'vow' or 'promise'. It's composed of two elements: 'kalah', which means 'bride', and 'yah', a shorter form of Yahweh, the Lord in Hebrew. This name was popularized by American singer Kalyah Scruggs, born in 1986, who gained prominence with her soulful R&B music. Pronounced as /KAH-lee-ah/, it offers a beautiful blend of syllables and rolls off the tongue with elegance.
The name Kalyah experienced a slight peak around the year 2001 with 7 births, but it has generally maintained a steady popularity throughout the years, with most years seeing between 5 to 6 births. The highest number of births recorded was in 2009 with 9 babies named Kalyah. Despite some fluctuations, the name's popularity has remained consistent over time, with a total of 63 babies named Kalyah between 2001 and 2022.