Maaliyah
mah-LEE-yah
Maaliyah is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Derived from Arabic, Maaliyah is thought to mean 'high' or 'exalted'. It suggests nobility and elevated status.”. It currently ranks #11701 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2009.
What Maaliyah Means
“Derived from Arabic, Maaliyah is thought to mean 'high' or 'exalted'. It suggests nobility and elevated status.”
The Story of Maaliyah
This name carries an echo of the heavens, a resonance of something elevated and deeply esteemed.
Maaliyah is an Arabic name that suggests a sublime height, meaning 'high' or 'exalted.' It is a word that conjures images of aspirational heights and noble standing. The name has journeyed through cultural landscapes, always signifying elevation.
You imagine your daughter as someone of strong will and luminous intellect. This name is for the girl who will possess an inner resilience, an ambitious spirit that strives for greater understanding and achievement.
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Numerology
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#27 in 2009
Total Births
300
First Recorded
2000
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