Likely a variant of Malia, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'
Maleea is a modern phonetic spelling of the Hawaiian name Malia, which is the local form of Mary. Depending on the etymological root, it can be traced back to the Hebrew 'bitterness' or the Egyptian 'beloved'. In a Hawaiian context, it is also associated with the word for 'calm'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Maleea in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
