Maleah
m(a)-leah
US Popularity:2058
Origin:Hawaiian
Meaning:Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Wished-for child
Like Maliyah and Maliah, Maleah is an Americanized spelling of the Hawaiian feminine name Malia. Malia is believed to be a Hawaiian recreation of the Hebrew name Mary, meaning “sea of bitterness,” “beloved,” or “wished-for child.” Maleah flows off the tongue like a sigh and inspires imagery of glistening waves and fragrant flowers. Whether you have Hawaiian ancestry or simply love the name, Maleah is a beautiful choice that may inspire serenity in baby.
Maleah Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Maleah is currently #1916 on The Bump
Girl:Maleah is currently #1330 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Maleah is currently #2058 in U.S. births
Girl:Maleah is currently #1101 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1101
in 2023
- 109
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Maleah, June 2023
Behind the Name, Maliyah, June 2023
Behind the Name, Malia, June 2023
Behind the Name, Mary, January 2022
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