Will my child share the name Maliyah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 24 UK babies named Maliyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maliyah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maliyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maliyah has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 86 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1007 in 2021. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Maliyah popular in the US as well as the UK?

Maliyah is more popular in the US (#587) than in the UK (#1353). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Maliyah a popular baby name in the United States?

Maliyah ranks #587 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1353

Maliyah

Maliyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1353 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Maliyah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1353

US Rank #587

About the Name Maliyah

Maliyah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 86 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1007 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Maliyah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #587, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.