Saliyah
Meaning of Saliyah
The name Saliyah is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, with rich cultural roots and diverse associations. It has origins in Arabic, Turkish, and Swahili cultures, each offering a slightly different pronunciation. In Arabic, it is pronounced as sah-LEE-yah (/saːˈlija/), while in Turkish and Swahili, it is pronounced as sah-lee-YAH (/sa.li.ˈjah/). In English-speaking countries, the name is often pronounced as suh-LIE-uh (/səˈlaɪə/). The name Saliyah also has the variation Salihah.
In the United States, Saliyah has seen modest but consistent usage over the years. While not among the most common names, its rarity adds to its charm and uniqueness. For instance, in 2023 there were 14 newborn girls named Saliyah, ranking at 7601. The highest occurrence was in 2010 with 36 babies named Saliyah, reaching a rank of 4105.
Choosing the name Saliyah for your daughter can be a way to honor diverse cultural traditions while giving her a distinctive identity that stands out beautifully in any setting.
Pronunciation
Turkish,Swahili
- Pronunced as sah-lee-YAH (/sa.li.ˈjah/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as sah-LEE-yah (/saːˈlija/)
English
- Pronunced as suh-LIE-uh (/səˈlaɪə/)
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