US Popularity:1036
Origin:American
Other Origin(s):Hawaiian, Latin
Meaning:Of the sea; Bitter; Beloved
Maliyah is a feminine name of American origin that means "of the sea," "bitter," or "beloved," making it an option with plenty of room for interpretation. It is a variation of the Hawaiian name Malia, which is derived from the Latin Maria, giving this name traditional connotations and a long and exciting history. A notable namesake includes Malia Obama, the daughter of the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama. Melodic and meaningful, Maliyah is a beautiful name that provides plenty of opportunity for baby to make it their own.

Maliyah Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Maliyah is currently #1036 in U.S. births
Girl:Maliyah is currently #386 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1036
in 2022
+ 1
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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