Andrew and Katherine Meredith, Nevada, Mo., announce the birth of their daughter, Aaliyah Paige Gean Meredith, on July 4, 2006, at 3:40 p.m., at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 20 inches.

Paternal grandparents are Gilda Simpson of Kansas City, Mo., and the late Andrew Lee King Simpson, Topeka, Kan.

Maternal grandparents are Kim Gean, Nevada, Mo., and Danny Darnell, Harwood, Mo. Maternal great-grandparents are Sandra Gean, Nevada, Mo., and the late Leroy Gean.