Maliyah

Rank 523rd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Maliyah was 523rd most popular baby name for girls and 1,035th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 592 babies were named Maliyah in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,682 babies in the United States were named Maliyah. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Maliyah is around 11 to 12 years old.

The name "Maliyah" is not common today.

Nicknames for Maliyah include Mali and Leah.

Maliyah Meaning & Origin

Maliyah is a unique name of Arabic origin that conveys a positive meaning of "queen" or "princess", evoking images of strength, royalty, and beauty.

The name Maliyah is described as exotic, harmonious and distinguished.

Pronunciation

Maliyah is pronounced muh-lee-uh in English. The name Maliyah has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Maliyah

  • Famous hip hop dancer and rapper, Kida the Great, has a sister named Maliyah.

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Geography

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