Girl nameCurrently #587 in the USFalling
Maliyah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20097 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Maliyah's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Maliyah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Maliyah |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 78 |
| 1999 | 87 |
| 2000 | 123 |
| 2001 | 190 |
| 2002 | 249 |
| 2003 | 296 |
| 2004 | 260 |
| 2005 | 296 |
| 2006 | 306 |
| 2007 | 384 |
| 2008 | 481 |
| 2009 | 1,117 |
| 2010 | 890 |
| 2011 | 912 |
| 2012 | 823 |
| 2013 | 799 |
| 2014 | 735 |
| 2015 | 728 |
| 2016 | 757 |
| 2017 | 790 |
| 2018 | 739 |
| 2019 | 766 |
| 2020 | 665 |
| 2021 | 585 |
| 2022 | 595 |
| 2023 | 571 |
| 2024 | 515 |
Maliyah through the decades
- Maliyah peaked in 2009, when 1,117 babies were named Maliyah in the US.
- The 2010s were Maliyah's strongest decade, averaging 794 births a year.
- Maliyah currently ranks #587 in the US and is cooling off.