Maliyah
Every Maliyah since 1994 — 15,359 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maliyah
Maliyah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #626 in 2025 with 467 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 15,359 American babies have been named Maliyah. Its peak came in 2009, when 1,117 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maliyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maliyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 467 | #626 |
| 2024 | 515 | #588 |
| 2023 | 572 | #531 |
| 2022 | 595 | #524 |
| 2021 | 586 | #527 |
| 2020 | 665 | #464 |
| 2019 | 766 | #408 |
| 2018 | 740 | #422 |
| 2017 | 790 | #395 |
| 2016 | 758 | #429 |
| 2015 | 728 | #435 |
| 2014 | 735 | #436 |
| 2013 | 799 | #389 |
| 2012 | 823 | #382 |
| 2011 | 912 | #351 |
| 2010 | 890 | #358 |
| 2009 | 1,117 | #297 |
| 2008 | 481 | #640 |
| 2007 | 384 | #763 |
| 2006 | 306 | #872 |
| 2005 | 296 | #855 |
| 2004 | 260 | #929 |
| 2003 | 296 | #827 |
| 2002 | 249 | #901 |
| 2001 | 190 | #1,115 |
| 2000 | 123 | #1,500 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maliyah in 2025?
Maliyah ranked #626 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 467 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maliyah?
15,359 babies have been named Maliyah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maliyah most popular?
Maliyah peaked in 2009, when 1,117 newborns received the name.
Is Maliyah a boy or girl name?
Maliyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maliyah rising or falling?
Maliyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.