Likely a modern variant of Malia, meaning bitter or calm
Maleyah is a contemporary American spelling variant of the Hawaiian name Malia, which is the local form of Mary. While its roots trace back to the Hebrew 'bitter' or 'rebellious,' in a Hawaiian context it is often associated with 'calm' or 'peaceful.' The phonetic spelling emphasizes the three-syllable pronunciation common in modern naming trends.
Less common today
Maleyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,519 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
