Maaliyah
Every Maaliyah since 2000 — 306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maaliyah
Maaliyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,261 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 306 American babies have been named Maaliyah. Its peak came in 2009, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maaliyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maaliyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,261 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,745 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,932 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,057 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,311 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,592 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,056 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,615 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,127 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,555 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,284 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,191 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,392 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,465 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,910 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,801 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,321 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,267 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,922 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,339 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,526 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,729 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,832 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,288 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,013 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,594 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maaliyah in 2025?
Maaliyah ranked #14,261 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maaliyah?
306 babies have been named Maaliyah in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maaliyah most popular?
Maaliyah peaked in 2009, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Maaliyah a boy or girl name?
Maaliyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maaliyah rising or falling?
Maaliyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.