Likely a modern variation of Kaliyah, meaning beloved or ascend
Kalaiyah is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the melodic 'Ka-' prefix with the popular name Kaliyah or Alaiyah. While its specific etymology is fluid, it is often associated with the Hebrew name Aliyah, meaning 'to ascend,' or the Arabic name Kaliyah, meaning 'beloved' or 'darling.'
Less common today
Kalaiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,566 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
