What is the origin of the name Malaijah?

Malaijah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Malaijah?

Malaijah is currently ranked #14552 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Malaijah?

Malaijah is pronounced mal-AY-zhuh.

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GirlHebrew

Malaijah

mal-AY-zhuh

Popularity

#14552

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

116

Peak Year

#12 in 2003

First Recorded

2003

Style

Modern & Trendy, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A distinctive feminine name, possibly a variation of 'Malaia' or 'Malaya', which can mean 'peaceful' in Malay or have connections to 'angel' in Hebrew.

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Lia Mai

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Lia Mai

Spelling Variations

Malaia Malaiya

Similar Names

Mariah Leah Amelia Jada

Personality Traits

GracefulSereneElegantCalm

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