Likely a modern variant of Aliyah, meaning high or exalted
Kliyah is a contemporary American invention, most likely created by adding a 'K' prefix to the popular Hebrew name Aliyah. As a modern coinage, it carries the same aspirational connotations of rising or being sublime. It follows the trend of unique phonetic spellings that prioritize individuality while maintaining a familiar sound.
Less common today
Kliyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,007 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
