Maleah vs Laniyah

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 #2,401 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"heavenly, sky, royal"

Origin: Hawaiian

African-American American Hawaiian-inspired

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Maleah Rank #1,211

Laniyah Rank #2,401

Maleah is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #2401 for Laniyah.

Is Maleah or Laniyah more popular?

Maleah is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Laniyah at #2401 in the United States.

What do Maleah and Laniyah mean?

Maleah means "bitter sea, wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Hawaiian) origin). Laniyah means "heavenly, sky, royal" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Maleah and Laniyah boy or girl names?

Maleah is primarily a girl name. Laniyah is primarily a girl name.