Jaliah
Meaning of Jaliah
Jaliah, pronounced juh-LIE-uh (/dʒəˈlaɪə/), is a contemporary Anglo-American feminine name whose very construction exemplifies modern onomastic innovation through the melding of classical and biblical linguistic elements. Its core resonates with the Latin root Julius, denoting “youthful,” while the terminal –iah evokes the solemn cadence of Hebrew theophoric names, together imparting an impression of youthful dignity underpinned by a restrained, almost scholarly, gravitas. Emerging in American usage during the late twentieth century, Jaliah entered the national top-1000 in the mid-1990s and has since maintained a modest but steady presence—most recently accounting for 33 newborn girls in 2024, a frequency corresponding to rank 917—thus reflecting its appeal to parents drawn to appellations that are at once unconventional and phonetically familiar. The name’s measured syllabic symmetry and deliberate emphasis not only satisfy criteria of linguistic elegance but also align with a broader cultural preference for names that balance innovation with a subtle nod to time-honored traditions.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as juh-LIE-uh (/dʒəˈlaɪə/)
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