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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kaliyan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kaliyah|Kaliyana
SanskritGirl→ Stable

Kaliyan

kah-LEE-ahn · 3 syllables

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Girl
#14263
→ Stable
#14263
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 3
Peak rank
#14263 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #14263 · Rising since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Kaliyan

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #14263

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
30 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SanskritMythologicalHinduGoddessGirl3-syllableRareDivineSpiritualRising
Character
fierce strengthdivine protectionwarrior spirittransformative power
STRONG
High confidence

Kaliyan is a Sanskrit girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #14263 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#14263 · very rare
Kaliyan at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'black' or 'dark', associated with the Hindu goddess Kali, representing divine feminine power and transformation
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindu
Peak rank:#14263 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KalianKelianKaelenKylieKiran◈
Similar Style
IndiraAnayaAsha◈DivyaPriya
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kaliyan
ArjunAnayaRaviAsha◈Kiran◈Leela
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↓ Fading
Priya
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↓ Fading
Maya
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kaliyan · Overview
Summary

Kaliyan is a Sanskrit girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #14263 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kaliyan scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Mythological · Meaningful character
Kaliyan carries a bold, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kaliyan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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