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The baby name Haliah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced hah-LEE-ah,huh-LEE-uh,hay-LEE-uh (less common).

Haliah is Hawaiian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hawaiian
Pronunciation: hah-LEE-ah,huh-LEE-uh,hay-LEE-uh (less common)

What is the meaning of the name Haliah ?

The baby name Haliah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced hah-LEE-ah,huh-LEE-uh,hay-LEE-uh (less common).

Haliah is Hawaiian in Origin.

Haliah is a modern feminine given name with multiple cultural touchpoints. In Hawaiian, it aligns with Hali‘a, meaning “remembrance, fond recollection, sudden memory,” evoking nostalgia and cherished memories. The final -h reflects an English-style ornamental flourish, paralleling names like Moriah or Aaliyah, and may also echo Hebrew aliyah “ascent” in sound if not in etymology.

Usage is rare but visible in English-speaking countries in recent decades, often chosen for its gentle sound and layered meanings. Related forms include Hali‘a, Halia, Haliyah, and Alia/Aaliyah; nicknames Hali and Lia are common. In Slavic settings, Halia (or Halya) functions as a pet form of Halyna/Galina, ultimately from Greek Galene “calm, serenity,” giving the name an alternate reading of “calm” or “tranquil.” Overall Haliah balances modern flair with multicultural roots tied to remembrance, uplift, and serenity.

Haliah is far from common. We have only 31 recorded uses of it on record, from 6 countries.

Haliah has the following similar or variant Names

Haliah – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
MY Girls 0 #978 17 24,821
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439

Haliah is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
JM
MY
NG
SA

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Haliah is predominantly a girl's name.
Haliah is a 3 syllable name, pronounced hah-LEE-ah,huh-LEE-uh,hay-LEE-uh (less common).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Halia, Haliya, Halyah and Halya.
Across languages, Haliah has these equivalents: Halia (same), Alia (similar sound), Halie (sound-alike).
Haliah is a name of Hawaiian origin, traditionally used in Hawaii. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Hawaii and its diaspora communities.
Without doubt. Haliah sits comfortably outside the range of commonly used names, which is the usual mark of an uncommon name.