Kalijah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
79% Masculine / 21% Feminine
Meaning:
Kalijah means 'precious' or 'beloved' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Kalijah
Kalijah is a name of Arabic origin. It is a variation of the name Kaliyah, which means 'precious' or 'beloved'. It is commonly used in Muslim countries. Kalijah has three syllables and is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl.
Popularity of the Name Kalijah
The popularity for the name Kalijah peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 20 births, which ranked number 9,542 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Kalijah had the most female births in 1999 with 9, which ranked number 9,478 out of 16,946 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2001 with 20, which ranked number 3,973 out of 12,305 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kalijah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 8 births, a decline of -33.33%. Among males, Kalijah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 8 births, a decline of -33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kalijah
- 20 Year Trend of Kalijah: -61.90%
- 10 Year Trend of Kalijah: -33.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kalijah: -33.33%
Popularity of Kalijah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kalijah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kalijah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kalijah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kalijah
- Total Births of Kalijah: 8 (-3.97%)
- Male Births of Kalijah: 8 (-3.97%)
Given the downward trend of Kalijah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.97% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Kalijah have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.97%.