Messenger of God or angel
Malaiyah is a modern American variation of the name Malaya or the Hebrew name Malachi. It is often associated with the concept of a divine messenger or an angelic presence. The name has gained some traction in recent years as parents look for unique, melodic alternatives to more common names like Maya or Mariah.
Less common today
Malaiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,360 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
