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.'
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
