Maleah

Meaning of Maleah

It's often considered a variation of "Maria" or "Miriam", meaning "bitter" or "rebellious", but also possibly "wished-for child".

Maleah has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Maleah

After ranking as high as #595 in 2009, Maleah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Maleah

• Maleah Joi Moon
  Actress, "Hell's Kitchen" star
• Maleah Davis
  Missing child case
• Maleah Nipay
  Volleyball player
• Maleah Lang-McMahon
  Australian netball player
• Maleah Leach
  Singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Maleah

What does the name Maleah mean?

Maleah means it's often considered a variation of "maria" or "miriam", meaning "bitter" or "rebellious", but also possibly "wished-for child", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Maleah a boy's or a girl's name?

Maleah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Maleah?

Maleah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Maleah most popular?

Maleah peaked at #595 in 2009.