Malaiah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malaiah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 221 babies have been named Malaiah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malaiah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,398 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,398
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Malaiah
Malaiah is a girl name .
Malaiah is currently ranked #47,398 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malaiah include Mal, Mala, Malay, Malaie, Iah, Iahy, Iahie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malaiah include Malani, Malaya, Malaysia, Malayah, Malak . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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