Likely a variant of Malia, meaning 'bitter' or 'calm sea'
Maleaha is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the Hawaiian name Malia, which is the equivalent of Mary. Depending on the etymological root, it can carry the traditional meaning of 'bitter' or 'rebellious' from the Hebrew 'marah', or the Hawaiian interpretation of 'calm and peaceful'. Its usage in the US is often influenced by a desire for a unique, multi-syllabic feminine sound.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Maleaha in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
