The baby name Kayliah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lee-uh (IPA: /ˈkeɪliə/).
Kayliah is English in Origin.
The baby name Kayliah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lee-uh (IPA: /ˈkeɪliə/).
Kayliah is English in Origin.
Kayliah is a modern English given name, likely formed by blending Kayla or Kaylee with the lyrical Hebrew-influenced ending -iah. Kay is a diminutive of Katherine and also anchors contemporary coinages, while Kayla traces to Yiddish Kaila/Kayla and to Hebrew Kelila, “crown, laurel”; the -iah ending echoes biblical names and the Hebrew word aliyah, “ascent.” As such, Kayliah is interpreted as “crowned,” “laurel,” or, more loosely, “ascending grace,” rather than having a single traditional meaning.
The name appears in American records from the late 20th century and remains uncommon, rising with the fashion for Kay-/Kae- names and -iah finals influenced by Aaliyah and Moriah. Documented variants include Kaylia, Kayliyah, Kailiah, Kaeliah, Kehliah, and Kaliah; related forms are Kayla, Kaila, Kaylee, and Kelilah. Usage is largely contemporary and creative, with no established saintly or royal bearers.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Girls | 2013 | #311 | 6 | 2,792 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #366 | 40 | 3,185 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #905 | 12 | 8,487 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Kayliah is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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