Maliyah

Meaning of Maliyah

Maliyah is thought to mean "perhaps/maybe tranquility." It is often associated with royalty and grace.

Maliyah has Hawaiian roots — browse every Hawaiian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Maliyah

Maliyah has cooled off, slipping to #626 in 2025, down from a peak of #295 in 2009.

Notable people named Maliyah

• Malia Obama
  Daughter of Barack Obama
• Maliyah Hayes
  Basketball player
• Malia Baker
  Actress
• Malia Civetz
  Singer-songwriter
• Malia Jones
  Professional surfer

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Questions about the name Maliyah

What does the name Maliyah mean?

Maliyah means maliyah is thought to mean "perhaps/maybe tranquility." it is often associated with royalty and grace, and it comes from Hawaiian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Maliyah?

In 2025, Maliyah ranked #626 for girls, down from #586 the year before.

When was Maliyah most popular?

Maliyah peaked at #295 in 2009.