Amiah vs Maliah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiah

Girl #1,678 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my people, close to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mia

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Maliah

Girl #1,679 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

American African American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,679
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Mia, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Amiah Rank #1,678
Maliah Rank #1,679

Amiah is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1679 for Maliah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiah ___

  • Amiah Rose
  • Amiah Grace
  • Amiah Lynn
  • Amiah Faith
  • Amiah Nicole
  • Amiah Jade

Maliah ___

  • Maliah Rose
  • Maliah Grace
  • Maliah Lynn
  • Maliah Nicole
  • Maliah Jade
  • Maliah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiah

Aliyah Saniyah Amara Destiny Zaria

If you choose Maliah

Amara Saniyah Zaria Isaiah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiah or Maliah more popular?

Amiah is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Maliah at #1679 in the United States.

What do Amiah and Maliah mean?

Amiah means "my people, close to God" (Hebrew origin). Maliah means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew via Hawaiian origin).

Are Amiah and Maliah boy or girl names?

Amiah is primarily a girl name. Maliah is primarily a girl name.

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