Time, black, or of the Kali
In Sanskrit, Kaliya is the name of a multi-headed serpent (Naga) defeated by the deity Krishna. It is often associated with the goddess Kali, representing time, change, and power. In some contexts, it is also interpreted as a variant of the name Kali, meaning 'the black one'.
Less common today
Kaliya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,809 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A venomous Naga king living in the Yamuna River · The Bhagavata Purana
