Maliah - girls name

Maliah name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 47%

Maliah name meaning:

The name Maliah is of Hebrew origin and its meaning can be interpreted in various ways. One possible meaning is "bitter," derived from the Hebrew word "marar." This interpretation suggests that individuals named Maliah may have a strong and resilient nature, able to overcome challenges and hardships in life. Another possible meaning is "queen" or "ruler," which highlights qualities of leadership, strength, and authority. It may also be linked to the Hebrew word "malach," meaning "angel," which portrays a sense of purity, grace, and divine protection.

The name Maliah can also be seen as a variant of the name Malaya, which comes from the Tagalog language and means "free" or "independent." This interpretation suggests that individuals with this name may possess a strong sense of individuality, freedom, and a desire for autonomy. Overall, the name Maliah holds a range of meanings, all of which convey strength, resilience, leadership, and independence, making it a powerful and significant name for a girl.

Origin:

Other girls names beginning with M

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 2942 out of 5581

8 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    2843
  • 5yrs

    -395
  • 1yr

    -1386

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1490)

Historical popularity of Maliah

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Maliah from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Maliah in 2024