Brightness or flower
Zaliah is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a variation of the Hebrew name Zalia or Saliyah, meaning 'exalted' or 'brightness,' or a creative elaboration of the Arabic name Zali, meaning 'flower.'
About 18 girls were named Zaliah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).