Malijah

Malijah is a girl baby name. Ranked #53,870 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.

Save to favorites
Girl Name #53,870 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated

Share

Meaning & Origin

Malijah is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Malijah often also consider Rayshelle, Yanisa, Raylina .

Similar to Malijah

See all →
What kind of baby name person are you? 3 minutes to find names that fit your style.
Take the Quiz

Historical Record

Malijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.

Over 99 babies have been named Malijah in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Malijah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #53,870 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#53,870
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#53,870
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mal May Malie Maliie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Sibling Match Premium

Check how Malijah fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.

Up to 3 sibling names, comma-separated.

Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.

Also a Boy Name

Malijah is also used as a boy name, ranked #26342.

View Malijah as a boy name →

Love Malijah? Get 10 similar names.

Same origin, style, and feel — delivered to your inbox instantly.

A few emails about Malijah, then only updates you'd actually want.

Compare Malijah with...

Playground Safety

Kid-Friendly

Can't decide?

Start a tournament bracket with Malijah and other names you're considering.

Start a Tournament

Like this name?

Check how Malijah sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.

Analyze This Name
Browse more girl names →

Explore More Generators

Names You Might Also Like

View all →
Malijah name card preview

Save Your Name Card

Download a shareable image with Malijah's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.

Frequently Asked Questions About Malijah

Is Malijah a boy or girl name?
Malijah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #53870. As a boy name, it is ranked #26342. Malijah is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Malijah?
Malijah is currently ranked #53870 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Malijah?
Common nicknames for Malijah include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie.
Is Malijah a common or rare name?
Malijah is an uncommon name, ranked #53870 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Malijah?
Malijah pairs well with Rayshelle, Yanisa, Raylina, Kasmine in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Malijah?
Related spellings include Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina.

About the Name Malijah

Malijah is a girl name .

Is Malijah a boy or girl name? Malijah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #53,870 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,342. Malijah is more commonly used as a boy name.

Malijah is currently ranked #53,870 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Malijah include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Malijah include Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina, Malika . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

Keep Exploring

Sources

Browse Names Like Malijah

Trending Baby Names

Still deciding?

Try Name Swiper — swipe right on names you love.

Tinder-style for baby names. Build a shortlist fast, then share it with your partner.

Start Swiping →
Swiper Report