Ellery vs Maleah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maleah

Girl #1,211 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter sea, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Hawaiian)

Cultural Roots

American African American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,211
Total SSA Count
195
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Leah, Mae

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellery Rank #1,328
Maleah Rank #1,211

Maleah is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #1328 for Ellery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellery ___

  • Ellery Jane
  • Ellery Mae
  • Ellery Rose
  • Ellery Grace
  • Ellery Ann
  • Ellery Kate

Maleah ___

  • Maleah Grace
  • Maleah Ann
  • Maleah Rose
  • Maleah Nicole
  • Maleah Faith
  • Maleah Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

If you choose Maleah

Aaliyah Zaria Kyler Darius Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Maleah more popular?

Maleah is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Ellery at #1328 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Maleah mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Maleah means "bitter sea, wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Hawaiian) origin).

Are Ellery and Maleah boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a girl name. Maleah is primarily a girl name.

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