Malijah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 55 babies have been named Malijah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malijah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,342 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,342
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Malijah
Malijah is a boy name .
Is Malijah a boy or girl name? Malijah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,342 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #53,870. Malijah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Malijah is currently ranked #26,342 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malijah include Mal, Mali, Maliy, Maliie, Jah, Jahy, Jahie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malijah include Malik, Malikai, Malique . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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