Maliah
Meaning
modern respelling of Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary, traditionally 'wished-for child'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Maliah peaked in the 2010s.
When you meet Maliah
Most people given the name Maliah in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Maliah deep dive
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