Messenger of God
Malaiah is a modern variant of the Hebrew name Malachi or the Arabic name Malaika. It carries the spiritual connotation of a divine messenger or angel, often chosen for its melodic sound and religious depth.
Less common today
Malaiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,628 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
