What is the origin of the name Maleiah?

Maleiah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Maleiah?

Maleiah is currently ranked #7092 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Maleiah?

Maleiah is pronounced mah-LAY-ah.

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GirlHebrew

Maleiah

mah-LAY-ah

Popularity

#7092

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

321

Peak Year

#26 in 2009

First Recorded

2001

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Beloved. This name may be a variant of Mariah or a modern creation possibly drawing from Hebrew roots like 'Myriam' or 'Mala', implying affection.

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Mai Leah Mali

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Numerology

The Achiever

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

Nicknames

Mai Leah Mali

Spelling Variations

Maleah Malaia Mariah

Similar Names

Mariah Leah Aaliyah Eliana

Personality Traits

belovedgracefulsweetgentle

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