Maliah
Probably a respelling of Malia.
Every Maliah since 1991 — 5,394 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maliah
Maliah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,688 in 2025 with 122 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 5,394 American babies have been named Maliah. Its peak came in 2009, when 356 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 Maliah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maliah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 122 | #1,688 |
| 2024 | 123 | #1,673 |
| 2023 | 202 | #1,194 |
| 2022 | 209 | #1,161 |
| 2021 | 210 | #1,165 |
| 2020 | 223 | #1,096 |
| 2019 | 283 | #934 |
| 2018 | 261 | #1,001 |
| 2017 | 285 | #930 |
| 2016 | 315 | #892 |
| 2015 | 297 | #925 |
| 2014 | 287 | #942 |
| 2013 | 347 | #786 |
| 2012 | 278 | #924 |
| 2011 | 289 | #904 |
| 2010 | 279 | #928 |
| 2009 | 356 | #795 |
| 2008 | 169 | #1,413 |
| 2007 | 143 | #1,585 |
| 2006 | 101 | #1,984 |
| 2005 | 82 | #2,234 |
| 2004 | 73 | #2,359 |
| 2003 | 79 | #2,198 |
| 2002 | 87 | #2,012 |
| 2001 | 59 | #2,587 |
| 2000 | 61 | #2,501 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,348 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maliah mean?
Probably a respelling of Malia.
How popular is the name Maliah in 2025?
Maliah ranked #1,688 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 122 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maliah?
5,394 babies have been named Maliah in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maliah most popular?
Maliah peaked in 2009, when 356 newborns received the name.
Is Maliah a boy or girl name?
Maliah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maliah rising or falling?
Maliah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.