What is the origin of the name Maaliyah?

Maaliyah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Maaliyah?

Maaliyah is currently ranked #11701 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Maaliyah?

Maaliyah is pronounced mah-LEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Maaliyah

mah-LEE-yah

Popularity

#11701

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

300

Peak Year

#27 in 2009

First Recorded

2000

Style

Royal & Regal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Derived from Arabic, Maaliyah is thought to mean 'high' or 'exalted'. It suggests nobility and elevated status.

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Mali Liyah Yahyah

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Mali Liyah Yahyah

Spelling Variations

Maliyah Maliah

Similar Names

Aaliyah Amina Zahra Nadia

Personality Traits

AmbitiousDignifiedResilientIntelligent

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