Calm or peaceful waters
Maleah is a modern American variation of the Hawaiian name Malia, which is the Hawaiian form of Mary. It is often associated with the serene imagery of the Pacific Ocean. While it shares roots with the traditional Hebrew 'bitter,' its usage in the US is primarily driven by its soft, melodic sound and tropical associations.
Less common today
Maleah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #595 in 2009.
R&B singer and songwriter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
