Calm, peaceful, or queen
Maleya is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a variant of Malia, a Hawaiian name meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful', or related to the Arabic name Maliah meaning 'queen'. Its rarity in the US makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a soft, melodic sound.
Less common today
Maleya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,354 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
