Beloved or drop of the sea
Myliah is a modern American invention, likely created as a creative spelling of Malia or a blend of names like Myla and Aaliyah. It is often associated with the Hawaiian name Malia, which is the local form of Mary, carrying the traditional meanings of beloved or bitterness.
About 9 girls were named Myliah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
