Imara vs Maliya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imara

Girl #2,993 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, resolute, firm"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,993
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Mara

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Maliya

Girl #2,999 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"queen, wealth"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Arabic American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,999
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Mia, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Imara Rank #2,993
Maliya Rank #2,999

Imara is more popular, ranked #2993 vs #2999 for Maliya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imara ___

  • Imara Zoe
  • Imara Faith
  • Imara Grace
  • Imara Joy
  • Imara Amara
  • Imara Nia

Maliya ___

  • Maliya Rose
  • Maliya Grace
  • Maliya Joy
  • Maliya Simone
  • Maliya Faith
  • Maliya Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imara

Zuri Amara Nia Jabari Kofi

If you choose Maliya

Kailani Amara Nadia Zara Kaleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imara or Maliya more popular?

Imara is more popular, ranked #2993 compared to Maliya at #2999 in the United States.

What do Imara and Maliya mean?

Imara means "strong, resolute, firm" (Swahili origin). Maliya means "queen, wealth" (Arabic origin).

Are Imara and Maliya boy or girl names?

Imara is primarily a girl name. Maliya is primarily a girl name.

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