What does the name Maliyah mean?

The name Maliyah means "Sea of bitterness, beloved".

What is the origin of the name Maliyah?

Maliyah is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 515 babies were named Maliyah in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Maliyah is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 515 ↘

All-Time Total: 14,888

Peak Year: 2009

Maliyah is a modern American name with no known historical or linguistic origin. It is a unique and creative name choice for a baby girl.

Girl names closely related to Maliyah

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Boy names closely related to Maliyah

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Names with similar meaning to Maliyah

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Births per year in the United States

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