Zaliyah
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zaliyah
Zaliyah is derived from the Arabic root "zali" or relates to the Arabic name Zalia, meaning "to shine" or "blooming flower," with the feminine suffix "-yah" common in Arabic naming conventions.
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Etymology
Zaliyah is derived from the Arabic root "zali" or relates to the Arabic name Zalia, meaning "to shine" or "blooming flower," with the feminine suffix "-yah" common in Arabic naming conventions. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities, particularly among Arab and South Asian populations, though it remains relatively modern and less documented in classical Islamic naming traditions.
Zaliyah currently ranks #1,340 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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