Maleah vs Alayiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maleah

Girl #1,211 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bitter sea, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Hawaiian)

American African American Hawaiian

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Girl #5,462 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"exalted, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic a-l-w

Islamic Arabic Jewish African-American American

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Maleah Rank #1,211

Alayiah Rank #5,462

Maleah is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #5462 for Alayiah.

Is Maleah or Alayiah more popular?

Maleah is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Alayiah at #5462 in the United States.

What do Maleah and Alayiah mean?

Maleah means "bitter sea, wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Hawaiian) origin). Alayiah means "exalted, sublime, high" (Arabic a-l-w origin).

Are Maleah and Alayiah boy or girl names?

Maleah is primarily a girl name. Alayiah is primarily a girl name.