Jaliah
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Jaliah
The name 'Jaliah' is a modern feminine given name, likely derived from the Arabic root *j-l-w* (ج ل و), meaning "clarity," "splendor," or "eminence," often interpreted as "illustrious" or "exalted." It is used primarily in African American and Muslim communities, with no notable historical context as it is a contemporary coinage rather than a traditional name.
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Etymology
The name 'Jaliah' is a modern feminine given name, likely derived from the Arabic root *j-l-w* (ج ل و), meaning "clarity," "splendor," or "eminence," often interpreted as "illustrious" or "exalted." It is used primarily in African American and Muslim communities, with no notable historical context as it is a contemporary coinage rather than a traditional name.
Jaliah currently ranks #5,627 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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