Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Maleiyah since 2009
Babies named Maleiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Maleiyah is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2009. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, but has since become less common. In 2025, the name ranked 14,942, with a rate of about 1 in every 321,453 baby girls. The trajectory of its use has been stable in recent years. The name follows a contemporary pattern of feminine names ending in '-iyah', a trend that has produced many similar coinages. Its appeal lies in its melodic sound and the familiarity of its components, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a modern name.
Maleiyah is a modern American coinage, likely formed on the pattern of names like Malia and Aaliyah. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2009 and saw peak usage in 2011. The name reflects a trend of creating feminine names ending in '-iyah' or '-eiyah', drawing on the popularity of similar-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mali, Leiyah, Yaya
Sibling names for Maleiyah
Names that share Maleiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
