Maliyah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ahl-eey-ahh
Origin: Italy
gender-female

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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Of the sea

Maliyah is a feminine name of Hawaiian origin, derived from the name Malia, which is a variation of the Latin name Maria. It means "of the sea, " "bitter, " or "beloved, " making it an option with plenty of room for interpretation. Maliyah is associated with meanings such as 'beloved' and 'of the sea,' reflecting its connections to traditional names rather than specifically to beauty. A notable namesake is Malia Obama, the daughter of the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama.

Maliyah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Maliyah is currently #475 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Maliyah is currently #241 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Maliyah is currently #238 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Maliyah is currently #120 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Maliyah is currently #241 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Maliyah is currently #128 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

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