Unique, Unusual & Celebrity baby names Part II List Made By Romy Marylou Amber

Jaliyah seems to be a variation of the popular Aliyah, which has both Hebrew and Arabic origins. From Hebrew, the name means "ascent" while the Ja- beginning often connotes God, so the meaning might be "God's ascent." As an Arabic name, Aliyah means "lofty" or "exalted" while Ja- is a popular prefix used in the African American community, so Jaliyah might be a twist on a more popular choice, or a way to honor an Aliyah.

Janiyah’s star is definitely fading, but it will likely remain in the Top 1000 for years to come.

Not quite as unusual as it might seem, it first entered the popularity list in 1995, as a possible alternative to the very popular Kayla. In the Bible, an alternate spelling is Jaala.

This variation of Jayla had one of the highest increases in popularity between 2012 and 2013.

This newer sounding coalition of Jennifer and Vanessa is gaining in popularity.