An estimated 12,170 living Americans are named Jaliyah.
How rare is Jaliyah?
Jaliyah is uncommon among babies today, with 324 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 54% from its 2011 peak.
How old is the typical Jaliyah?
The median age of a living American named Jaliyah is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 18 years old.
Is Jaliyah still popular?
Yes. Jaliyah is holding steady, with 324 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Jaliyah most common?
Jaliyah has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appeared 6.9× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2011
Decline from peak
54%
2025
324
All-time
12,277
Diaspora map
Jaliyah spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Tennessee (2006) and ran high in 11 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Tennessee, 2006 · over-represented in 11 states over 3 years
