Maliyah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced muh-LEE-uh · 3 syllables
Maliyah means “calm”, from Polynesian.
Probably a fanciful spelling of Malia, from Hawaiian Malia.
- Meaning
- calm
- Origin
- Polynesian
- Pronunciation
- muh-LEE-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #626
- US babies a year
- about 615 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Maliyah?
Maliyah was the #626 name in the US in 2025, given to 467 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 34% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #626 |
| Scotland | #544 |
How old are people named Maliyah?
Half of US adults named Maliyah are older than 21; most are between 18 and 29. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Maliyah
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Kamiyah
- Daliyah
- Daniyah
- Aniyah
- Lamiyah
- Kaliyah
- Amiyah
- Taliyah
- Jaliyah
- Saniyah
- Raniyah
- Laniyah
- Leyah
- Alayah
- Ryah
- Janiyah
Questions about Maliyah
What does the name Maliyah mean?
Maliyah means “calm”. It comes from Polynesian.
How do you pronounce Maliyah?
Maliyah is pronounced muh-LEE-uh.
How popular is the name Maliyah?
Maliyah was the #626 name in the US in 2025, given to 467 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 34% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Maliyah?
Half of US adults named Maliyah are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 29.