Anijah vs Maleah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anijah

Girl #6,513 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has answered"

Origin: Hebrew Anna/Anya + Yah

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Girl #1,211 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bitter sea, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Hawaiian)

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Anijah Rank #6,513

Maleah Rank #1,211

Maleah is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #6513 for Anijah.

Is Anijah or Maleah more popular?

Maleah is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Anijah at #6513 in the United States.

What do Anijah and Maleah mean?

Anijah means "God has answered" (Hebrew Anna/Anya + Yah origin). Maleah means "bitter sea, wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Hawaiian) origin).

Are Anijah and Maleah boy or girl names?

Anijah is primarily a girl name. Maleah is primarily a girl name.