Maleah vs Anijah

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 #6,513 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has answered"

Origin: Hebrew Anna/Anya + Yah

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Maleah Rank #1,211

Anijah Rank #6,513

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

Is Maleah or Anijah more popular?

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

What do Maleah and Anijah mean?

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

Are Maleah and Anijah boy or girl names?

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