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Maliyah

Girl name · 20 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Maliyah: 20 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2020.

Maliyah is a modern, melodic name that likely evolved as a variant of Malia, itself a Hawaiian and Scandinavian short form of Mary, ultimately from the Hebrew Miryam, meaning "beloved" or "wished-for child." In Hawaiian, Malia carries the sense of "calm" or "peaceful," giving Maliyah a dual heritage of tenderness and tranquillity. Though no famous bearers have yet achieved widespread renown, the name has been chosen by a small number of families in Scotland in recent years. It shares no direct place connections, but the spelling with a "yah" ending reflects the contemporary trend for names like Aaliyah and Naliyah, adding a soft, lyrical quality. Maliyah offers parents a fresh, cross-cultural choice that feels both gentle and distinctive.

Girl 5 of 52 years

Peak year
20205 babies
Latest (2025)
#7803 babies
Total births
20since 2018
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).