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Maaliyah

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Pronounced mah-LEE-yah /mɑˈliː.jə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Aaliyah/Maaliyah, from the Arabic for 'exalted; high; noble; sublime' (feminine of ali). A warm, uplifting name with an extra-vowel modern spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: An uplifting Arabic name: Maaliyah means 'exalted; noble' (said 'mah-LEE-yah'). Warm and lyrical.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Aaliyah/Maaliyah, from the Arabic for 'exalted; high; noble; sublime' (feminine of ali). A warm, uplifting name with an extra-vowel modern spelling.
U.S. rank (2025)#14261 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 306

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920002025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maaliyah is a variant of Aaliyah, Arabic for 'exalted; high; sublime,' the feminine of ali. It keeps the classic's warmth in a current spelling — rare in the U.S. next to Aaliyah (said 'mah-LEE-yah').

It appears only rarely, beside the popular Aaliyah. Rare, uplifting, and lyrical.

Did you know? Maaliyah is a spelling of Aaliyah, from the Arabic for 'exalted; high; noble' — a warm, uplifting name given a soft, extra-vowel modern finish (said 'mah-LEE-yah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Maaliyah — Aaliyah variant; Arabic 'exalted; noble'

Variations

AaliyahMaliyahMaaliya

Nicknames

MaliLiya

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Maliyah— a spelling cousin
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maaliyah mean?

Maaliyah is a form of Aaliyah, Arabic for 'exalted; high; noble; sublime.'

How do you pronounce Maaliyah?

It's said mah-LEE-yah /mɑˈliː.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maaliyah a boy or girl name?

Maaliyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Maaliyah?

Maaliyah is a rare name in the U.S., beside the more common Aaliyah.

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