Maleah vs Maria

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

✓ All Clear

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

✓ All Clear

Maleah Rank #1,211

Maria Rank #74

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #1211 for Maleah.

Is Maleah or Maria more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Maleah at #1211 in the United States.

What do Maleah and Maria mean?

Maleah means "bitter sea, wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Hawaiian) origin). Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maleah and Maria boy or girl names?

Maleah is primarily a girl name. Maria is primarily a girl name.