Flower, laurel, or clear/bright
Kaliah is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a variant of the Hawaiian name Kalia, referring to a type of flower or tree, or a variation of the Hebrew name Kelila, meaning a crown of laurel. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Arabic root for 'clear' or 'pure'.
Less common today
Kaliah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,627 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
