High, exalted, or sublime
Maaliyah is a variation of the Arabic name Aliyah, which signifies high social standing or spiritual exaltation. It is often chosen for its melodic sound and its connection to the concept of rising or being noble. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Swahili word for queenly or precious.
About 6 girls were named Maaliyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the children's literature series · Maliyah and the Magic Mirror
