Maleah Girl

Popularity: #755 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-LAY-ah / mɑːˈleɪə

Hebrew; Hawaiian

Meaning

Hebrew: 'beloved'; Hawaiian: 'calm, peaceful'

Historical & Cultural Background

Maleah is a name that has roots in both Hebrew and Hawaiian cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with love and affection. The Hawaiian interpretation emphasizes tranquility and peace, reflecting the natural beauty of the islands. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the United States, where it is often chosen for its melodic sound and positive meanings.

Trend Summary

Maleah has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

MireyaMalinaMirellaAmaraAliaNalayaSoleil

Variants

  • Malaya
  • Malaiya

International Variants

  • Malaia (Spanish)
  • Malaika (Swahili)

Famous people named Maleah

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Fictional characters named Maleah

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Sibling Suggestions

MaliaMayaLeahAmayaSelahZariaTalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maleah was first seen in the United States in 1956. Maleah has ranked as high as #886 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Maleah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maleah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 18
13%
TX 16
11%
FL 13
9%
AL 13
9%
TN 10
7%
NC 9
6%
MO 8
6%
GA 7
5%
NY 6
4%
LA 6
4%
VA 6
4%
IL 5
4%
PA 5
4%
IN 5
4%
KY 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19566
19579
19639
19655
19676
19689
19715
19725
19735
197511
197610
197713
197815
197919
198019
198115
198223
198323
198421
198513
198614
198725
198830
198924
199019
199130
199239
199349
199440
199549
199662
199770
199894
1999109
2000162
2001214
2002256
2003219
2004266
2005268
2006320
2007375
2008337
2009508
2010473
2011471
2012449
2013460
2014415
2015337
2016377
2017366
2018342
2019424
2020309
2021310
2022266
2023223
2024195