Maleyah
Meaning of Maleyah
Maleyah is a modern American name that feels like a soft breeze at dawn—fresh, melodic and full of possibility. Thought to spring from the Hawaiian Malia (a form of Maria meaning “sea of bitterness” or “beloved”) combined with the Hebrew-inspired suffix –yah (an affectionate nod to the divine), Maleyah carries both warmth and a subtle sense of wonder. She’s never so common that she’ll be one of three in her class, yet not so obscure that she’ll spend her days spelling it out—hovering gently in the top 1,000 names for almost two decades with 22 little Maleyahs arriving in 2024. With its lilting pronunciation (muh-LAY-uh) and versatile, cross-cultural flair, Maleyah strikes the perfect balance between timeless and trailblazing, inviting parents to choose a name that’s as unique and graceful as their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as muh-LAY-uh (/məˈleɪə/)
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