Qualiyah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "priceless" or "precious".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Qualiyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Qualiyah today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Qualiyah births was 2015 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Qualiyah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Qualiyah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2015
8 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,732
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Qualiyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Qualiyah from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 8 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Qualiyah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Qualiyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Qualiyah
The given name Qualiyah is a relatively modern name with no clear historical origins or etymological roots. It appears to be a newly invented name, potentially derived from Arabic or African linguistic influences, but without any verifiable ancient or classical references.
In the absence of historical records, the earliest known examples of the name Qualiyah seem to emerge in the late 20th century. However, due to the scarcity of comprehensive data, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact first usage or identify any notable individuals who bore this name in the past.
While the name Qualiyah may have been inspired by existing cultural or linguistic elements, its lack of documented historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records makes it difficult to trace its origins or provide a detailed account of its evolution over time.
The absence of any prominent historical figures or individuals of significance carrying the name Qualiyah further complicates the task of chronicling its historical narrative. Without such records or references, the name remains a relatively modern creation without a well-established historical context.
It is worth noting that as a newly coined name, Qualiyah's popularity and usage may have increased in recent decades, potentially influenced by contemporary cultural trends or personal preferences. However, the lack of comprehensive historical data makes it challenging to provide a detailed account of its origins or track its journey through various eras or civilizations.
People
Qualiyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Qualiyah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Qualiyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Qualiyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Qualiyah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Qualiyah a common name?
We classify Qualiyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Qualiyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Qualiyah was 2015, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Qualiyah is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Qualiyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Qualiyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Qualiyah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Qualiyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Qualiyah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Qualiyah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Qualiyah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.