Queen, beloved, or bitter
Maliya is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often used as a variation of the Hawaiian name Malia, meaning 'calm' or 'beloved,' or as a variant of the Arabic name Malia, meaning 'queen.' It also shares etymological ties with the Hebrew name Mary, which can mean 'bitter' or 'rebellion.'
Less common today
Maliya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,271 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
