How Many People Are Named Maaliyah?
Complete statistics for the name Maaliyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maaliyah is a very rare female name, with only 298 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,108,702 Americans. Almost all of those named Maaliyah are under 30, which makes it a truly modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 300 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maaliyah Through the Generations
Maaliyah emerged as a name in the late 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2009 with 27 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With an average age of 15, Maaliyah is predominantly found among younger individuals, with 300 out of the 300 total births being under 30 years old. This stark age distribution underscores its modernity and suggests that it will continue to be associated with younger generations for some time.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maaliyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Maaliyah
How Many People Have the Name Maaliyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 298 people in the United States currently share the name Maaliyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,108,702 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maaliyah a Common or Rare Name?
Maaliyah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Maaliyah Mean?
Maaliyah means "creative variant of Aaliyah" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maaliyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Maaliyah Most Popular?
The name Maaliyah reached peak popularity in 2009, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Maaliyah?
Approximately 298 people named Maaliyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 300. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,108,702 Americans.
Is Maaliyah a rare name?
Maaliyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,108,702 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maaliyah mean?
Maaliyah means "creative variant of Aaliyah" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Maaliyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maaliyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Maaliyah most popular?
Maaliyah peaked in 2009 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.