Exalted, noble, or friend of God
Valiyah is a modern variation of the Arabic name Waliyah, which is the feminine form of Wali. In Islamic tradition, it refers to a saint, protector, or someone who is close to God. It carries connotations of spiritual authority and nobility.
Less common today
Valiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,988 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
