Maleah vs Amalia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maleah

Girl #1,211 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bitter sea, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Hawaiian)

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Girl #551 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic

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Maleah Rank #1,211

Amalia Rank #551

Amalia is more popular, ranked #551 vs #1211 for Maleah.

Is Maleah or Amalia more popular?

Amalia is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Maleah at #1211 in the United States.

What do Maleah and Amalia mean?

Maleah means "bitter sea, wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Hawaiian) origin). Amalia means "work, industrious" (Germanic origin).

Are Maleah and Amalia boy or girl names?

Maleah is primarily a girl name. Amalia is primarily a girl name.