Work, industrious, or honey
Meliah is often considered a modern variation of Amelia or Malia. It likely derives from the Germanic root 'amal', meaning work, or the Greek 'meli', meaning honey. It is a rare choice that blends traditional sounds with a contemporary feel.
Less common today
Meliah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,335 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).