Maliyah
Maliyah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beautiful, sweet, or graceful.
Origin and history
Maliyah is a modern American name variant derived from the Arabic name Maliha or a phonetic elaboration of Malia. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the early 2000s, praised for its soft, melodic sound. Today, it remains a consistent choice for parents seeking a contemporary and graceful feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
15,359 babies in the United States have been named Maliyah since 1880. It ranks #1258 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #531.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.7 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 316 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,702 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,941 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,400 |
Nicknames
Mal, Lia, Liyah
Fun facts
- Maliyah experienced a rapid surge in usage during the late 1990s and 2000s alongside related names like Malia and Aaliyah.
- It shares etymological roots with the traditional Arabic name Maliha, which signifies beauty and charm.