Drop of the sea; beloved; high or exalted
Marliyah is a modern American blend, likely combining the classic Mary or Marla with the popular 'iyah' suffix. It draws etymological roots from the Hebrew 'Miryam' and the Arabic 'Aliyah', suggesting meanings related to the sea, love, or being highly exalted.
Less common today
Marliyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,958 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
