NAME PROFILE
Maleah
Maleah is a variant of Malia, meaning 'bitter' or 'calm' in Hawaiian/Hebrew roots. it has a lyrical, vibrant quality and suggests a personality that is bright, creative, and socially adept.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,426 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2009 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1992 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%OH — 20%TX — 19%IN — 19%AL — 19%
Notable People
Maleah Joi Moon (Actress) · Maleah Smith (Public figure) · Maleah Brown (Public figure) · Maleah Johnson (Public figure) · Maleah Gray (Public figure)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Lea
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