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Maleya

muh-LAY-uh

Popularity

#7093

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

African

Total Births

541

Peak Year

#50 in 2009

First Recorded

1997

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A name with potential African or Arabic origins. In some African languages, it can mean 'grace' or 'beauty'. It might also be a variant of Malia or related to names with meanings like 'bitter'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

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Personality Traits

Elegantgracefulcompassionateserene

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