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