Malyiah
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 160 living Americans carry the first name Malyiah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Malyiah today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Malyiah births was 2009 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Malyiah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
160
~ 1 in 2,142,215 Americans
Peak year
2009
14 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,834
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Malyiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Malyiah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 82 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Malyiah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Malyiah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Malyiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Malyiah
The name Malyiah is a relatively modern name, originating in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the Hebrew name Maliah, meaning "worker of God," and the English name Malia, meaning "bitter." The name Malyiah was likely created by parents who wanted to blend these two names together, creating a unique and meaningful name for their child.
While the name itself is modern, its roots can be traced back to ancient Hebrew and English origins. The Hebrew name Maliah is derived from the root word "mal'akh," meaning "angel" or "messenger of God." This name was likely given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be a servant of God and carry out his work.
The English name Malia, on the other hand, comes from the Latin word "amarus," meaning "bitter." This name was likely given to children as a reminder of the harsh realities of life and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
There are no known historical references or famous individuals with the name Malyiah prior to the 20th century. However, there are a few notable individuals who have been given this name in recent years.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Malyiah is Malyiah Rollison, an American singer and songwriter born in 1998. She gained recognition for her participation in the reality television show "The X Factor" in 2013.
Another notable individual with the name Malyiah is Malyiah Rodney, a Canadian track and field athlete born in 2000. She has represented Canada in several international competitions, including the World Youth Championships and the Commonwealth Games.
Malyiah Garrett, born in 2004, is an American actress and model. She has appeared in various television shows and commercials, showcasing her talents at a young age.
Malyiah Byers, born in 2008, is an American child prodigy and author. At the age of 7, she published her first book, "Malyiah's Children's Book," which aimed to inspire and empower young readers.
Malyiah Johnson, born in 2010, is an American gymnast and aspiring Olympian. She has won several regional and national competitions, demonstrating her dedication and skill in the sport.
These individuals, while not necessarily famous throughout history, represent the diversity and potential of those who bear the name Malyiah. As a modern name, its impact and legacy are still being written, but its origins and meaning provide a foundation for those who carry it.
People
Malyiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Malyiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Malyiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Malyiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 160 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Malyiah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,142,215 US residents.
Is Malyiah a common name?
We classify Malyiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 161 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Malyiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Malyiah was 2009, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Malyiah is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Malyiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Malyiah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Malyiah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Malyiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Malyiah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Malyiah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Malyiah?
Want to know how many Americans are named Malyiah? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.