Baby name
Malyah
/MAH-lee-ah/
Meaning
“Modern name; possibly beloved or my princess”
A modern name with varied origins, possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness' (Hebrew), or 'my princess' (Arabic).
How it ages.
Malyah has moved away from its busier years and now offers a more uncommon, established choice.
The cultural moment.
Malyah is appearing less often in France than before, with a gradual rather than abrupt decline.